Beacon Lights Schools
Halifax, Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber · HX1 5JL
Beacon Lights Schools is a small independent school in Halifax, educating around 188 boys and girls under the leadership of Head Mr Yawar Mubarak. With a roll of fewer than 200, it offers an intimate setting in which pupils are likely to be well known to staff. Entry is available at age 11, and the school is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. Families considering it should weigh its modest scale against published academic outcomes that sit well below national averages.
188
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 188
- Location
- Halifax, Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber
- Website
- www.beaconschools.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Yawar Mubarak
Latest results
Attainment 8
16
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
9%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school follows a GCSE curriculum, with English Literature and English Language among its most popular subjects. Recent results, however, fall a long way short of national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score is 16.0 against a national average of 46.9, and 9% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. Prospective parents will want to discuss these figures directly with the school and understand the support on offer. Recorded SEN support stands at around 1%.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 1.06%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small, faith-rooted independent in Halifax for families who value a close-knit setting, though its published GCSE results warrant frank conversation before applying.
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Beacon Lights Schools 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Beacon Lights Schools located?
Beacon Lights Schools is located at Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5JL.
What type of school is Beacon Lights Schools?
Beacon Lights Schools is an independent (fee-paying) school in Yorkshire and the Humber.
How many pupils attend Beacon Lights Schools?
Beacon Lights Schools has approximately 188 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.