The school begins at Year 7 and continues with compulsory schooling through Year 11. Years 12 and 13 form the optional sixth form. In 2014, a business hub and media block were added. The school also has a Communications and Learning Department (CLD Unit) for students on the autistic spectrum. Beal High School is also the sponsor of The Forest Academy (formerly Hainault Forest High School),[2] and the Beacon Business Innovation Hub (BBIH). These schools, alongside the autistic provision, form the Beacon Multi Academy Trust.
The school converted to academy status on 1 February 2014. The name of the Trust changed from Beal Multi-Academy Trust to Beacon Multi-Academy Trust in 2016.
Staff
The headteacher is Kathryn Burns.
In December 2006, the school was designated as a 'Highly Achieving Specialist School'. As of 2021 Ofsted rate the school as "Good".[3]
The school offers extra-curricular activities including concerts and musical theatre productions. Students can participate in debating, enterprise activities, sport teams and musical groups.