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Beacon Hill Community School

Market Square, Wigton, CA7 3EZ
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Beacon Hill Community School
Wigton, CA7 3EZ
137 Pupils
350 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
37.50% FSM %
72 Boys
65 Girls
About Beacon Hill Community School

Beacon Hill Community School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Cumberland, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 137 pupils on roll. School capacity: 350. Current headteacher: Tom Hailwood.

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 Cumberland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cumberland
Region North West
Administrative District Cumberland
Parliamentary Constituency Penrith and Solway
Ward Aspatria
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10014963
URN 112375
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Davidson BEM Chair of Governors 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Deborah Cosgrove Governor 24/01/2024 15/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Hailwood Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Linda Hunter Governor 20/10/2022 19/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Yvette Ladds Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Lister Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Linda McDonald Governor 11/03/2024 10/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Catherine Penrice Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Matt Richards Governor 20/10/2022 19/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Rowlands Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynn Wise Governor 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Wise Governor 13/03/2024 12/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Richmond Hill School
0.78 km • Wigton
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2.42 km • Wigton
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Oughterside Primary School
2.63 km • Wigton
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Plumbland CofE School
2.85 km • Wigton
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Blennerhasset School
3.63 km • Wigton
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St Michael's CofE Primary School
4.56 km • Wigton
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Frequently Asked Questions
Beacon Hill Community School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wigton, Cumberland.
Beacon Hill Community School has 137 pupils, with a capacity of 350.
Beacon Hill Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Beacon Hill Community School is: Non-selective.
The Executive Headteacher at Beacon Hill Community School is Mr Tom Hailwood.
Beacon Hill Community School is at Market Square, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3EZ, in the Cumberland local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Beacon Hill Community School: Does not have a sixth form.
Beacon Hill Community School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Tom Hailwood
Market Square, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3EZ
01697320509
beaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk/
Location
CA7 3EZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 112375
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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