Open Other Secondary Mixed

Beal High School

Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, IG4 5LP
Part of: BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED (Multi-academy trust)
2,610 Pupils
2,840 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
20.00% FSM %
1,407 Boys
1,203 Girls
About Beal High School

Beal High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Redbridge, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 2,610 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,840. 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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
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
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Opened 01-02-2014
UKPRN 10044822
URN 140575
Data Last Updated 14-10-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Sheraz Bhatti Chair of Local Governing Body 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 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 01/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carla Bradman Local Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2026 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 Zaid Furreedan Local Governor 28/01/2026 27/01/2027 Elected by parents
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 24/11/2026 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Beal High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ilford, Redbridge.
Beal High School has 2,610 pupils, with a capacity of 2,840.
Beal High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Beal High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Beal High School is Ms Kathryn Burns.
Beal High School is at Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, IG4 5LP, in the Redbridge local authority, London.
Sixth form at Beal High School: Has a sixth form.
Beal High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Kathryn Burns
Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, IG4 5LP
Location
Quick Summary
URN 140575
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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