Beal High School, Ilford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Beal High School excels at helping all pupils, regardless of their background or needs, to achieve strong academic results and feel included. The school's excellent behaviour and attendance rates show how well staff know pupils and work with families to support them. Specialist support for pupils with autism and communication needs through the Beacon Department is particularly strong.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve outcomes in public examinations well above national averages, particularly in English, mathematics and science
- Excellent behaviour in lessons and around school with calm, orderly classrooms
- Attendance is consistently above national average, including for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Very effective support for pupils with special needs through clear plans and the specialist Beacon Communication Department
- Strong pastoral care and support systems help pupils feel safe and included
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is variable in the sixth form with inconsistent guidance for students to improve their work
- Post-16 outcomes in A-level and applied qualifications are below national averages
- Personal development curriculum does not consistently cover aspects of modern Britain and diversity as thoroughly as it could
- Wider enrichment activities and clubs are not tracked closely enough to ensure they match pupil interests
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, leadership roles, visits, mentoring, volunteering, masterclasses, philosophy sessions
Beal High School is a strong performing secondary school where pupils achieve well across subjects with results well above national averages in many areas. The school provides excellent behaviour, high attendance, and strong support for all pupils including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
22.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
100
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
2,615 pupils
2,840 capacity
225 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Ilford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ilford
Admissions Demand - Redbridge
Places available
3,709
Applications
3,444
Got 1st preference
67.6%
Got preferred school
93.1%
Secondary admissions across Redbridge (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.17831%
Overall absence
10.08677%
Persistent absence
1,844
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Beal High School
Redbridge Primary School
Hatton Special School
Beehive Preparatory School
Parkhill Infants' School
Parkhill Junior School
Glade Primary School
Nightingale Primary School
Oakdale Junior School
Gearies Primary School
Oakdale Infants' School
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