Beacon Lights Schools
School summary
Beacon Lights Schools is a small independent school in Halifax, with around 188 pupils sharing its classrooms. Its modest size lends the school an intimate feel, where pupils are likely to be known as individuals rather than faces in a crowd. The school is mixed and takes children from age 11, with an 11+ entry point for those joining at the start of secondary education. Inspection is carried out by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Teaching & academics
Teaching leads to GCSE qualifications, with English Literature and English Language among the popular subjects on offer. The recorded level of pupils on SEN support is around 1 per cent, a low figure that points to a fairly mainstream cohort. Families seeking a small-scale, GCSE-focused independent education will find a straightforward academic structure here.
Popular GCSE subjects
Head · Mr Yawar Mubarak
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.06%
- EHC plans
- 0%
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A compact independent school under the leadership of Head Mr Yawar Mubarak, Beacon Lights offers a close-knit setting for families looking at 11+ entry in Halifax.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.