Compare Pitcheroak School and The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit and The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Pitcheroak School (Not applicable) in Redditch; The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit (Not applicable) in Redditch; The Forge Secondary Short Stay School (Not applicable) in Redditch — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Pitcheroak School, The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit and The Forge Secondary Short Stay School. They are not applicable phase and academy special converter and pupil referral unit type located around Redditch, Worcestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Pitcheroak School), published Nov 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit (Feb 2016). average roll around ≈ 50, combined total ≈ 200, typical FSM 60–65%, range 40–45%–70–75%; all within the CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Pitcheroak School B97 6PQ	The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit B98 7UZ	The Forge Secondary Short Stay School B98 8HF
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy special converter	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location	Redditch Worcestershire B97 6PQ	Redditch Worcestershire B98 7UZ	Redditch Worcestershire B98 8HF
Latest Ofsted	2 6 Nov 2013	2 24 Feb 2016	2 13 Nov 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	155	—	60
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	—	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST	Worcestershire (885)	Worcestershire (885)
Website	pitcheroakschool.co.uk	—	www.theforge.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone	0152765576	01527514068	01527597936
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Pitcheroak School

B97 6PQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Redditch
Worcestershire
B97 6PQ
Ofsted: 2 6 Nov 2013
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Website: pitcheroakschool.co.uk
Telephone: 0152765576

The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit

B98 7UZ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 7UZ
Ofsted: 2 24 Feb 2016
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Worcestershire (885)
Website: —
Telephone: 01527514068

The Forge Secondary Short Stay School

B98 8HF

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 8HF
Ofsted: 2 13 Nov 2013
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Worcestershire (885)
Website: www.theforge.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01527597936

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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