Beacon Lights Schools
Other independent school · Ages 4–16 · Halifax, Calderdale
Beacon Lights Schools is an independent school in Halifax, Calderdale for ages 4–16.
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Key facts
- Address
- Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5JL
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–16
- Council
- Calderdale
- Pupils on roll
- 209 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Beacon Lights Schools is a place at the heart of its community.”
- “Pupils who attend this highly effective school experience a well-rounded education, built around Islamic principles.”
- “The proprietor ensures that the school has high expectations for pupils.”
To improve
- “As the school grows, leaders are further strengthening the curriculum to ensure that its breadth matches the national curriculum.”
- “However, in some lessons, staff do not check pupils’ understanding as well as they should, and some staff do not consistently identify gaps in knowledge or address misconceptions.”
- “Occasionally, there is a lack of opportunity for pupils to deepen their knowledge and discuss concepts fully.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 September 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 9% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 16 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Calderdale.
- The Halifax Academy 0.8 mi Good Last distance published
- The Gleddings School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Stafford Hall School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Compass Community School Willow Park 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Ravenscliffe High School 1.4 mi School remains Outstanding
- Broadwood School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Whitley AP Academy 2.4 mi School remains Good
- Hipperholme Grammar School 2.6 mi No Ofsted grade