Open Other Secondary Mixed

Barr Beacon School

Old Hall Lane, Walsall, WS9 0RF
Part of: MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Barr Beacon School
Walsall, WS9 0RF
1,501 Pupils
1,487 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
21.90% FSM %
740 Boys
761 Girls
About Barr Beacon School

Barr Beacon School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Walsall, Walsall, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,501 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,487. Current headteacher: Kate Hibbs.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Walsall
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency Aldridge-Brownhills
Ward Pheasey Park Farm
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to 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 Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10034154
URN 136885
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Samantha Bourne Local Governor 09/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Samantha Child Local Governor 09/12/2025 10/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Esther Devlin Local Governor 09/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Chhantell Dooley Local Governor 28/09/2021 16/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Georgina Georgiou Local Governor 10/10/2025 10/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Hibbs Local Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Jai Kalia Local Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Parabjit Kaur Kang Local Governor 09/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Suzanne Mather Local Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rhiannon Selby Local Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Kerry Smith Local Governor 09/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Tanika Spencer-Barnett Local Governor 06/11/2024 05/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years Centre
0.66 km • Birmingham
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1.04 km • Birmingham
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1.41 km • Birmingham
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1.48 km • Birmingham
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Whitecrest Primary School
1.58 km • Birmingham
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Lindens Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barr Beacon School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Walsall, Walsall.
Barr Beacon School has 1,501 pupils, with a capacity of 1,487.
Barr Beacon School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Barr Beacon School is: Non-selective.
The Executive Headteacher at Barr Beacon School is Mrs Kate Hibbs.
Barr Beacon School is at Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF, in the Walsall local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Barr Beacon School: Has a sixth form.
Barr Beacon School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mrs Kate Hibbs
Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF
01213666600
www.barrbeaconschool.co.uk/
Location
WS9 0RF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136885
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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