Beechfield School
URN: 117094 • Watford WD24 5TY
Overview
- Name
- Beechfield School
- URN
- 117094
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Roach (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Gammons Lane, Watford WD24 5TY
Summary
Beechfield School is a mixed community primary school located in Watford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 399 pupils and a capacity of 450. The school is dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be kind, work hard, and love learning. The ethos is centered around developing confident individuals and responsible citizens through a supportive culture that values effort, resilience, and collaboration.
The curriculum at Beechfield is designed to be rich, purposeful, and creative, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of learning among students. The school promotes a positive atmosphere where achievements are celebrated, and personal responsibility is instilled. Additionally, the school implements a house system named after notable local figures, which promotes a sense of community and friendly competition through various activities.
Beechfield School also prioritizes e-safety, ensuring that students are equipped with the knowledge to navigate online environments safely. The school actively engages with parents to provide resources and information, fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support children's educational journeys.
The curriculum at Beechfield is designed to be rich, purposeful, and creative, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of learning among students. The school promotes a positive atmosphere where achievements are celebrated, and personal responsibility is instilled. Additionally, the school implements a house system named after notable local figures, which promotes a sense of community and friendly competition through various activities.
Beechfield School also prioritizes e-safety, ensuring that students are equipped with the knowledge to navigate online environments safely. The school actively engages with parents to provide resources and information, fostering a strong partnership between home and school to support children's educational journeys.
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Nearby alternatives
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (75.0)
- Nascot Wood Junior School (73.0)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School (72.7)
- Parkgate Junior School (72.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 399
- Boys
- 188
- Girls
- 211
- FSM %
- 9.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-02-28
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-02-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 399 | 188 | 211 | 450 | 9.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 399 | 188 | 211 | 450 | 9.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 399 | 188 | 211 | 450 | 9.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 399 | 188 | 211 | 450 | 9.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 399 | 188 | 211 | 450 | 9.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 399 | 188 | 211 | 450 | 9.30 |
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