Beacon Business Innovation Hub — School in Ilford

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Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Ilford, IG4 5LP

24 Pupils

148 Capacity

12–19 Age Range

52.20% FSM %

13 Boys

11 Girls

About Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Beacon Business Innovation Hub is an Free Schools for pupils aged 12–19 based in Redbridge, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 24 pupils on roll. School capacity: 148. Current headteacher: Kathryn Burns.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Redbridge or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools alternative provision
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Redbridge
Region	London
Administrative District	Redbridge
Parliamentary Constituency	Ilford North
Ward	Clayhall
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	N/A
Sixth Form	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Opened	01-09-2014
UKPRN	10047214
URN	141006
Data Last Updated	10-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Sheraz Bhatti	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/12/2022	30/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Yvonne Andress	Local Governor	08/04/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Deep Bamrah	Local Governor	05/06/2017	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Sheraz Bhatti	Local Governor	02/11/2021	01/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carla Bradman	Local Governor	22/10/2024	21/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kathryn Burns	Local Governor	08/04/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jennifer D'Arcy	Local Governor	25/09/2024	31/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Howarth	Local Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Waqas Khan	Local Governor	25/11/2024	24/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Will Mackintosh	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Gemma Pearce	Local Governor	11/11/2024	23/07/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Audrey Pereira	Local Governor	07/11/2024	06/11/2025	Elected by parents