The Beacon Church of England Primary School, Liverpool
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Beacon Church of England Primary School creates an ambitious and caring environment where every child is expected to succeed. Teachers are experts at delivering lessons that inspire a love of learning, checking understanding regularly and providing quick help to any pupil who needs it. The school goes above and beyond to support families and celebrate the diverse community it serves.
Key Strengths
- Highly motivating 'Inspire' curriculum with excellent subject knowledge sequencing that builds pupil understanding over time
- Consistent and effective approach to teaching reading with early intervention for pupils at risk of falling behind
- Exceptional personal development opportunities through the 'Beacon Way', including residentials and young leader roles
- Swift identification and skillful support for pupils with special educational needs so they can access all school offers
- Exceptional pastoral care for families that goes beyond typical school provision
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
String, brass and woodwind instruments, performances with Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, residentials, young leader roles, before- and after-school club
The Beacon Church of England Primary School is an outstanding academy serving a diverse community in Liverpool. Pupils thrive in an ambitious and nurturing environment where they achieve extremely well across the curriculum and behave exceptionally well.
At a Glance
40.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
37 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 75%. Maths has declined from 85% to 80%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
27.9
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
17
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
139%
Over capacity
474 pupils
340 capacity
134 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Liverpool
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Liverpool
Admissions Demand - Liverpool
Places available
6,140
Applications
4,934
Got 1st preference
89.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Primary admissions across Liverpool (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.77324%
Overall absence
8.3558%
Persistent absence
371
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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