Beacon of Light School

School Name: Beacon of Light School
Address: Vaux Brewery Way, Stadium Park
Town/City: Sunderland
Postcode: SR5 1SN
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01915 634789
Website: https://beaconoflight.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Phase: Ages 13-16
Type: Free schools alternative provision
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Laidlaw Schools Trust
Sponsor: The Laidlaw Schools Trust

Headteacher: Mrs Denise Taylor
Capacity: 80
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:

URN: 142882
DfE Number: 394/1105
UKPRN: 10056934
UPRN: 45162133
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Sunderland Central (E14001531)
Electoral Ward: Southwick (E05001172)

Easting & Northing: 439194E, 558123N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 55' 0.89" N 1° 23' 23.83" W
Plus Code: 9C6WWJ86+Q2

DfE Record: View record

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