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The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Pupil referral unit · Redditch · B98 7UZ

Ages 5–11 · 8 pupils · Worcestershire

Ofsted

Expected standard

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
8
Boys / girls
5 / 3
Free school meals
62.5%
FSM pupils
5
Gender
Mixed
School type
Pupil referral unit

Age range

Ages 5–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Pupil referral unit
Headteacher
Mrs Lesley Hatton

Location

Address
Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Woodrow
Postcode
B98 7UZ
Town
Redditch
County
Worcestershire
Local authority
Worcestershire
District
Redditch
Constituency
Redditch
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 pupil referral unit, Ages 5–11, in Redditch, Worcestershire, 8 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 62.5%.

Open schools in Redditch
37
Academies among open schools in Redditch
78% (29)
Open schools in B98
23
Open schools in Worcestershire LA
278

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in RedditchNear B98

  • Woodrow First School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Redditch · B98 7UZ · Worcestershire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM38.5%

    0.1 miles away

  • Tudor Grange Academy Redditch

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Redditch · B98 7UH · Worcestershire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att830.2
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+14%
    • Absence18.4%

    0.4 miles away

  • Woodfield Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Middle deemed secondary

    Redditch · B98 7HH · Worcestershire

    Ages 9–13

    • KS229%
    • Absence10.2%
    • FSM40.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Oak Hill First School

    Academy converter · Primary

    Redditch · B98 7JU · Worcestershire

    Ages 3–9

    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM22.6%

    0.9 miles away

  • Kingfisher School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Academy special sponsor led

    Redditch · B98 0HF · Worcestershire

    Ages 7–18

    • Att82.7
    • P8-2.0
    • EM5+0%
    • Absence45.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Crabbs Cross Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Redditch · B97 5JH · Worcestershire

    Ages 5–9

    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM26.1%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lesley Hatton
Telephone
01527514068

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