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Beacon of Light School
Sunderland·Not applicable·North East·Free schools alternative provision·SR5 1SN
URN: 142882GoodOfsted published 12 Oct 2023
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What the data says
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Academic outcomes
Academic data not assessed
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Pupil progress
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Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Sunderland for local comparison.
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 53.6Progress 8 +0.37
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Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 52.1Progress 8 +0.09
Compare with Beacon of Light SchoolSchool information
| URN | 142882 |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools alternative provision |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 13-16 |
| Headteacher | Denise Taylor |
| Trust | THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Admissions | — |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SR5 1SN |
| Pupils | — |
| FSM eligible | 0.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Vaux Brewery Way, Stadium Park, Sunderland, SR5 1SN
https://beaconoflight.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk1915634789| DfE number | 1105 |
| UKPRN | 10056934 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 12 Oct 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
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| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 19 Sept 2023 |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |