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.

[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.