§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many schools have not been successful in reapplying for beacon status. [77746]
§ Mr. MilibandThere have been two renewal exercises to date involving a total of 250 schools. Beacon status was not extended in 26 cases.
§ Mr. McNamaraTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what weight he gives to an increase of pupils with statements of special education needs when evaluating the educational results of a school when assessing a renewal application for beacon status. [77747]
§ Mr. MilibandRenewal of beacon status is dependent on a school being able to show that it has had an impact as a beacon and that it has maintained or improved its own performance in its three years as a beacon. Schools are advised to provide evidence of any factors that may have an effect on the school's performance, such as the number of pupils with statements of special education needs, so that these can be taken into account at the time of the assessment.