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OpenOfsted: GoodURN 142882

Beacon of Light School

Free schools alternative provision · Sunderland · SR5 1SN

Ages 13–16 · 0 pupils · Sunderland

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-09-19

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill0%

0 pupils · 80 places

Pupils on roll
0
Boys / girls
0 / 0
School capacity
80
Capacity fill
0 / 80 (0%)
Free school meals
0%
FSM pupils
0
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools alternative provision

Age range

Ages 13–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
The Laidlaw Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Denise Taylor

Location

Address
Vaux Brewery Way, Stadium Park
Postcode
SR5 1SN
Town
Sunderland
Local authority
Sunderland
District
Sunderland
Constituency
Sunderland Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools alternative provision, Ages 13–16, in Sunderland, Sunderland, 0 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 0%.

Open schools in Sunderland
81
Academies among open schools in Sunderland
59% (48)
Open schools in SR5
17
Open schools in Sunderland LA
125

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • FSM48.9%
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    • FSM60.1%
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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Denise Taylor
Telephone
01915634789
Website
https://beaconoflight.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

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