beacon school

noun

Etymology

From the figurative sense of beacon, since such schools were supposed to serve as an example to others.

Definitions

  1. A primary school or secondary school designated as outstanding under a government scheme…

    A primary school or secondary school designated as outstanding under a government scheme that ran from 1998 to 2005.

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