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Beacon Academy
Address
East Beeches Road

Crowborough
,
East Sussex
,
TN6 2AS

England
Coordinates 51°03′20″N 0°10′19″E / 51.0555°N 0.17196°E / 51.0555; 0.17196
Information
Type Academy
Department for Education URN 137982 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Principal Keith Slattery
Gender Coeducational
Age 11 to 18
Enrolment 1,513 as of March 2023

Beacon Academy is a school in Crowborough, East Sussex, England. It's a secondary school for both boys and girls, which means it's coeducational. After secondary school, students can also go to its sixth form.

The school used to be called Beacon Community College. In April 2012, it changed to become an academy. This means it's now run by the MARK Education Trust. Before that, it was managed by the local council, East Sussex County Council.

What Students Learn

At Beacon Academy, students can study for different qualifications.

GCSEs and BTECs

For most students, the school offers GCSEs. These are important exams taken around age 16. They cover many subjects like Maths, English, and Science.

The school also offers BTECs. These are practical courses. They help students learn skills for specific jobs or industries.

A Levels

Students in the sixth form (usually ages 16-18) can study for A Levels. These are more advanced courses. They help students prepare for university or higher education. They can also choose to do more BTEC courses.

Find Out More

  • Beacon Academy official website: https://web.archive.org/web/20131211131740/http://www.beacon-academy.org/
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