Best 3 Not applicable schools in West Midlands – comparison

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: The Beacon College (Not applicable) in Hereford; Barrs Court School (Not applicable) in Hereford; Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children (Not applicable) in Birmingham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Beacon College, Barrs Court School and Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children. They are not applicable phase and free schools special, academy special converter and foundation special school type located around Hereford, Herefordshire and Birmingham, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (The Beacon College), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Beacon College (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 35–40%, range 0–5%–65–70%; all within the ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST trust.

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Attribute	The Beacon College HR1 1NZ	Barrs Court School HR1 1EQ	Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children B31 1LD
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location	Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1NZ	Hereford Herefordshire HR1 1EQ	Birmingham West Midlands B31 1LD
Latest Ofsted	1 13 May 2024	1 16 Jan 2023	1 12 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	60	95	—
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST	ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST	Birmingham (330)
Website	www.thebeaconcollege.org	www.barrscourtschool.co.uk	www.longwill.bham.sch.uk
Telephone	01432353204	01432265035	01214753923
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Beacon College

HR1 1NZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1NZ
Ofsted: 1 13 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.thebeaconcollege.org
Telephone: 01432353204

Barrs Court School

HR1 1EQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Hereford
Herefordshire
HR1 1EQ
Ofsted: 1 16 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.barrscourtschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01432265035

Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children

B31 1LD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Foundation special school
Location: Birmingham
West Midlands
B31 1LD
Ofsted: 1 12 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Birmingham (330)
Website: www.longwill.bham.sch.uk
Telephone: 01214753923

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.