Beacon Hill Academy
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Academy 16-19 converter
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
- Pupils on roll
- 0of 2,300 places
- Free school meals
- 0.0%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- —
- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: King Edward VI College Stourbridge (URN 130478, until 31 August 2020).
What the data says
King Edward VI College Stourbridge is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,123 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 59% went to university (Dudley 33%, England 37%), and 35% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average B-, around the England average of B-. The largest A level subjects are Mathematics, Psychology and Biology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Dudley and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,123 | 5,596 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 88% | 74% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 59% | 33% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 35% | 14% | 19% |
| Further education | 3% | 6% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 9% | 7% |
| Employment | 19% | 25% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 9% | 20% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 2,451 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 1,047 | 2,075 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 35.82 | 32.32 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B- | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 14% | 10% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 328 | 31% | 31% |
| Psychology | 248 | 24% | 23% |
| Biology | 218 | 21% | 20% |
| Chemistry | 174 | 17% | 17% |
| Business Studies | 168 | 16% | 13% |
| History | 158 | 15% | 13% |
| Physics | 144 | 14% | 12% |
| Sociology | 134 | 13% | 13% |
| Law | 113 | 11% | 4% |
| Geography | 108 | 10% | 10% |
| Economics | 105 | 10% | 13% |
| English Language and Literature | 91 | 9% | 2% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 90 | 9% | 0% |
| English Literature | 89 | 9% | 11% |
| Computer Science | 87 | 8% | 5% |
| Media Studies | 80 | 8% | 4% |
| Classical Civilisation | 64 | 6% | 1% |
| Fine Art | 52 | 5% | 3% |
| Politics | 51 | 5% | 6% |
| Further Mathematics | 47 | 4% | 5% |
| Film Studies | 42 | 4% | 2% |
| Physical Education | 41 | 4% | 3% |
| Geology | 36 | 3% | 0% |
| Graphic Communication | 35 | 3% | 2% |
| Religious Studies | 33 | 3% | 4% |
| Philosophy | 29 | 3% | 1% |
| Drama | 21 | 2% | 2% |
| Music Technology | 21 | 2% | 0% |
| Textiles | 20 | 2% | 1% |
| Spanish | 19 | 2% | 2% |
| History of Art | 16 | 2% | 0% |
| Dance | 13 | 1% | 0% |
| Music | 13 | 1% | 0% |
| French | 12 | 1% | 1% |
| Italian | — | — | 0% |
| Polish | — | — | 0% |
| Chinese | — | — | 0% |
| Turkish | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 163 | 16% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 82 | 8% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 60 | 6% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | 25 | 2% | — |
| Finance / Accounting (General) | VRQ Level 3 | 17 | 2% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | 16 | 2% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | 13 | 1% | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 13 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 11 | 1% | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 11 | 1% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | 9 | 1% | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | 9 | 1% | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.