Beal High School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in Redbridge, Greater London, England. 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), and the Beacon Business Innovation Hub (BBIH). These schools, alongside the autistic provision, form the Beacon Multi Academy Trust.

History

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". The school offers extra-curricular activities including concerts and musical theatre productions. Students can participate in debating, enterprise activities, sport teams and musical groups.

Notable former pupils

Beal Grammar School for Boys