Compare Beacon of Light School and Harry Watts Academy and Sunningdale School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Beacon of Light School (Not applicable) in Sunderland; Harry Watts Academy (Not applicable) in Sunderland; Sunningdale School (Not applicable) in Sunderland — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Beacon of Light School, Harry Watts Academy and Sunningdale School. They are not applicable phase and free schools alternative provision, free schools special and community special school type located around Sunderland and Sunderland, Tyne and Wear. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Harry Watts Academy), published Sep 2023. The lowest is 2 (Beacon of Light School), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Beacon of Light School (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 30–35%, range 0–5%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST and PROSPER LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Beacon of Light School SR5 1SN	Harry Watts Academy SR5 5JA	Sunningdale School SR3 2PP
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Sunderland SR5 1SN	Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR5 5JA	Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR3 2PP
Latest Ofsted	2 12 Oct 2023	1 26 Sep 2023	1 17 May 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	80	160	141
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST	PROSPER LEARNING TRUST	Sunderland (394)
Website	beaconoflight.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk	—	www.sunningdaleschool.com
Telephone	01915634789	01915623003	01915280440
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Beacon of Light School

SR5 1SN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools alternative provision
Location: Sunderland
SR5 1SN
Ofsted: 2 12 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: beaconoflight.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Telephone: 01915634789

Harry Watts Academy

SR5 5JA

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 5JA
Ofsted: 1 26 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
Website: —
Telephone: 01915623003

Sunningdale School

SR3 2PP

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR3 2PP
Ofsted: 1 17 May 2013
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Sunderland (394)
Website: www.sunningdaleschool.com
Telephone: 01915280440

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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