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Glossary


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Beacon

For Historical purposes only: The Ministerial award of Beacon status was awarded to high performing schools, which have achieved an excellent FEFC inspection report (defined as five grade 1s). Special considerations were given to schools doing a superb job in areas of social deprivation.

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