The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit is a pupil referral unit in Redditch, Worcestershire, for children and young people aged 5 to 11.
- Ages 5–11
- 8 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 8
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lesley Hatton (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 1994
- Free school meals
- 62.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Worcestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 130987
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Worcestershire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, April 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 6 areas
Inspected in April 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, September 2021).
Contact and getting there
Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, B98 7UZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Kingfisher School Special school · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.9 miles
- Matchborough First School Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–9 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
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Questions about The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit
How do I get a place at The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit?
Places at The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Worcestershire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit take?
Aged 5 to 11, boys and girls.
What is The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in April 2026 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit?
Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, B98 7UZ, in Worcestershire.
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