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Beacon of Light School
Sunderland·North East·Alternative Provision
SecondaryAlternative ProvisionAges 13–16Co-edDoes not apply
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Beacon of Light School is a secondary alternative provision school in Sunderland, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this alternative provision school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 14.5%, 0% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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The teacher turnover rate at Beacon of Light School is 14.5%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Beacon of Light School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in September 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Beacon of Light School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Beacon of Light School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
143/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
36/mo
25% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
21
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Stadium Of Light (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
0.4km away · 3 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
6.6
Above Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 6 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.