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Alumni Volunteering

At Barr Beacon School we are very proud of our Alumni and the wonderful destinations they progress onto. We are also extremely lucky that so many agree to keep in touch after they leave. Many volunteer their time to visit the school to make a difference. In the past year our students have benefitted greatly from focused mentoring that has not only given them valuable advice, but also inspired them to pursue their dreams.

This has included Oxbridge admissions advice from a former student who succeeded in their application to read Mathematics at Oxford, personal statement support and mock interview guidance for our aspiring vets from a veterinary surgeon, and specialist creative pathway advice from a student who is making his own films and pursing a career in Film and TV.

If you are a former Barr Beacon student and would like to support us, please sign up to our Alumni Network where our latest events will be advertised, or contact postbox@barrbeaconschool.co.uk if you have your own ideas for how you would like to support us.  

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Children In Need 2025

Barr Beacon School celebrates Children in Need 2025 -

This year we ran 2 amazing charity fundraising events.  Over 100 pupils participated in our 25 laps of the ampitheatre equaling 2.5km for the #challenge25 campaign.  We raised an incredible £251.45. 

Our donut sale on Friday 14th November was a huge success with donuts selling out faster than Oasis tickets.  A huge £166.30 was raised.  

This is an incredible £417.15 raised in total for BBC Children in Need 2025.  

Thank you to our amazing school community for participating in these wonderful events #charity #childreninneed #proudtosucceed

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Schools Unite in Remembrance 2025

On Friday, 7th November 2025, all schools across our Trust came together to mark Remembrance Day — a time to honour and reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who have served, and continue to serve, in our armed forces.

The event was led by the Cadet Forces from each school, who played a central role in the commemorations, including readings, the laying of wreaths, and leading the Trust-wide act of remembrance. Their pride, discipline, and respect set the tone for a moving and meaningful occasion.

At 11:00am, pupils, staff, and guests across the Trust joined together in the Two Minutes' Silence, uniting as one community to remember those who gave their lives in service of others.

We are incredibly proud of the way our schools came together — standing side by side to honour the past, reflect on the present, and look with hope towards the future. A huge thank you to Etone College for hosting the event and to Elmwood School for joining us for their first trust wide event.

"We will remember them."

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UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge

On Thursday 9th October 27 Barr Beacon sixth formers completed the UKMT Senior Mathematical Challenge.

Year 12

Joe, James and Nathan

Year 13

Panni, Raghav, Mustafa, Emilia, Royce, Malika, Ryan, Muhammed, Aryan, Gurleen, Jessica, Morgan, Krishnan, Nabi, Summyr, Sultan, Nihal, Emily, Ryan, Manjeevan, Emily, Joshua, Sami and Clara.

This problem solving challenge is designed to challenge the best mathematicians.

Out of the students who competed we have 6 students who received Bronze certificates and 6 students who achieved Silver certificates.

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Annual Careers Fair Inspires Future Pathways

Our Annual Careers Fair was a busy and successful event, offering every year group the opportunity to explore a wide range of future career options. Pupils were able to meet directly with education providers, employers, and training organisations to discover the many routes available to them after school.

Responding to pupil feedback, this year’s event featured more employers and apprenticeship providers than ever before. Visitors included representatives from the Department for Business and Trade, Midlands Air Ambulance, RAF, Transport for West Midlands, Wolverhampton Foundation, WPS Home Maintenance, and West Midlands Police.

We were also joined by a variety of local colleges and training providers to support our Year 11 pupils as they make their next steps decisions. In addition, a wide range of universities took part, from popular local choices such as Aston University, the University of Birmingham, and Keele University, to those based further afield including the University of Sheffield, Manchester Metropolitan University, and Cardiff University.

This year, we were especially pleased to welcome parents and carers of Year 11 and Year 13 students, strengthening the partnership between home and school in supporting students’ future ambitions.

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Silverstone Careers Showcase

Our students had an exciting opportunity to attended a special careers event at the Silverstone Museum. The aim of the event was to showcase careers in motorsports. Students met employers, universities and current students and apprentices. They discovered there are multiple opportunities to join the industry, from racing and engineering, through to social media and business teams. 

There was also the opportunity to explore the engaging museum exhibitions and learn about the history of Formula 1.

As a final treat, F1 cars drove around the circuit and students were able to see the Haas cars close up in action.

It was a fantastic event and a very enjoyable day for all involved. 

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Rotary 'Young Photographer' Competition

📸 Congratulations to our talented Barr Beacon photographers! 🎉

Our pupils shone brightly in the annual Rotary 'Young Photographer' competition, taking home:
🥇 1st Place Senior
🥈 2nd Place Senior
🥇 1st Place Intermediate
🥈 2nd Place Intermediate

Such fantastic achievements — we clearly have some budding photographers in our midst! 🌟👏

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UKMT Mathematical Olympiad

On Thursday 25th September 4 Barr Beacon Students competed in the UKMT Mathematical Olympiad For Girls Competition. 

P Ambrus Yr 13, E Chamberlain Yr 13, H Patel Yr 12 and I Priest Yr 12 used  their problem solving skills and their mathematical abilities to guide them through one of UKMTs hardest challenges. 

They had to answer problem solving questions such as:

Congratulations to those who participated in the challenge, certificates to recognise their achievements will be issued to the participants. 



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Sixth Form Sports Afternoon

The Sixth Form Sports Afternoon proved to be a fantastic event filled with energy, excitement, and community spirit.

A wide range of traditional races brought out the best in every participant. Students gave it their all in the egg and spoon racethree-legged racebean bag race, and the ever-thrilling relay races.

A special congratulations goes to 6B1, who were crowned overall winners of the event.  

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Let's get Social

Staying connected with our community is a top priority, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to stay in the loop. While our website continues to be a hub for important news and detailed updates, we also recognize that many parents and families prefer to receive information quickly and conveniently. That’s why we are very active on our social media channels, where we share reminders, highlights, and behind-the-scenes moments from our programs and events. By following us online, you’ll have instant access to announcements, upcoming opportunities, and celebrations of our students’ successes—all in one convenient place. We encourage you to join our growing online community and stay connected with everything happening here by clicking the links below.

Facebook - @barrbeaconschool

Instagram - @barrbeacon.school

Twitter - @barrbeaconsch

Contact Info

Barr Beacon School
Old Hall Lane
Aldridge, Walsall
West Midlands
WS9 0RF

T: 0121 366 6600
postbox@barrbeaconschool.co.uk

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

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