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Barr Beacon School

Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, WS9 0RF

Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Aldridge. Mixed intake.

Barr Beacon School is a large non-selective secondary academy in Walsall, teaching boys and girls aged 11 to 18 and offering a sixth form.

Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. GCSE Attainment 8 was 51, and 62.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

At A level, the average grade was C+, 9.8% achieved AAB or better in two or more facilitating subjects, and 67% progressed to higher education.

Ages 11–18 · Secondary
1,501 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed

Open days and visits at Barr Beacon School

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Secondary applications close on 31 October 2026. Sign in and create a planner to keep the deadline and school visits together. See Walsall’s deadlines and how to apply →