Open Free School Mixed

The Beacon College

Eastnor Drive, Hereford, HR1 1NZ
Part of: ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Beacon College
Hereford, HR1 1NZ
43 Pupils
60 Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
28 Boys
15 Girls
About The Beacon College

The Beacon College is a Not applicable Free Schools serving Hereford and the surrounding area in Herefordshire, County of. The school for pupils aged 16–19 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 43 pupils on roll. School capacity: 60. Current headteacher: Lisa Appleton.

Information on The Beacon College is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Herefordshire, County of
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Herefordshire, County of
Parliamentary Constituency Hereford and South Herefordshire
Ward Aylestone Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2021
UKPRN 10088775
URN 148636
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Judy Balderson Chair of Local Governing Body 21/03/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kevin Braybrook Chair of Local Governing Body 13/06/2025 12/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Appleton Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Tina Deooray Local Governor 01/03/2023 31/08/2026 Elected by school staff
Dr Neil Fraser Local Governor 01/07/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Neil Fraser Local Governor 01/07/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Neil Fraser Local Governor 01/07/2021 31/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Dr neil Fraser Local Governor 23/10/2025 22/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joe Hibbert Local Governor 03/06/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Callum Palmer Local Governor 01/10/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Gilly Voelcker Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Gillian Voelcker Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Broadlands Primary School
0.03 km • Hereford
Other
Aylestone School
0.19 km • Hereford
Other
Hereford Sixth Form College
0.26 km • Hereford
Other
Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College
0.31 km • Hereford
Other
Hereford College of Arts
0.38 km • Hereford
Other
Royal National College for the Blind
0.75 km • Hereford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Beacon College is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of.
The Beacon College has 43 pupils, with a capacity of 60.
The Beacon College caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The admissions policy at The Beacon College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Beacon College is Mrs Lisa Appleton.
The Beacon College is at Eastnor Drive, Hereford, HR1 1NZ, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The Beacon College: Has a sixth form.
The Beacon College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Appleton
Eastnor Drive, Hereford, HR1 1NZ
01432353204
www.thebeaconcollege.org/
Location
HR1 1NZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148636
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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