Beacon Independent School, Cannock
Beacon Independent School is a special school for pupils aged 9 to 16 in Cannock.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beacon Independent School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Beacon Independent School are Queen's Croft High School (0.4 miles, Good); Saxon Hill Academy (0.6 miles, Good); Rocklands School (0.9 miles, Good); and Maple Hayes Hall School (1.2 miles, Good, selective).
Queen's Croft High SchoolSaxon Hill AcademyRocklands SchoolMaple Hayes Hall School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Beacon Independent School has an education, health and care plan (4 of 4 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lichfield City Rail Station, about 390 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
19 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Old Library (opposite), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 239 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Beacon Independent School demonstrates strong leadership with clear oversight of educational standards and accountability. The school has created a safe environment where pupils feel secure and know how to stay safe online, with designated safeguarding leaders who know their pupils well. The new premises have been thoughtfully prepared with modern facilities designed to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership with clear oversight of school standards and accountability structures
- Comprehensive safeguarding arrangements with knowledgeable designated leaders and detailed concern logs
- Modern new premises with suitable facilities including accessible toilets, medical room, and outdoor space
- Detailed health and safety policies and risk assessments tailored to pupils' needs
- Positive relationships with parents, local authority, and pupils who feel safe in the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school takes responsibilities seriously with appropriate recruitment practices, knowledgeable designated safeguarding leaders, detailed concern logs, and pupils report feeling safe and knowing they would be believed.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical education at nearby sports centre
Beacon Independent School is a special school for pupils with autism, SEMH needs, and learning difficulties, currently operating from temporary premises while awaiting approval to move to new purpose-built accommodation. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if the proposed material change is implemented.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Beacon Independent School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 18
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 15 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
22%
Available places
4 pupils
18 places
14 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Cannock
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cannock
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Beacon Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
4
Total Pupils
4
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Beacon Independent School
How many pupils go to Beacon Independent School?
Beacon Independent School has around 4 pupils on roll.
Does Beacon Independent School have specialist SEN provision?
Beacon Independent School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Beacon Independent School?
Beacon Independent School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Beacon Independent School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 18 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 15 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beacon Independent School?
Beacon Independent School is at Security House, Littleton Drive, Cannock, WS12 4TS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)