Beechwood Park School

URN: 117620 • St Albans AL3 8AW

Overview

Name
Beechwood Park School
URN
117620
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
37.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christian Pritchard (since 2025) , Headmaster
Telephone
01582840333
Website
Visit
Address
Markyate, St Albans AL3 8AW

Summary

Beechwood Park School is an independent co-educational preparatory school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, catering to children aged 3 to 13. The school is set within 60 acres of parkland, providing a nurturing and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to explore their unique strengths and interests. With a focus on developing confident and capable individuals, Beechwood Park promotes a ‘can do’ attitude and strong work ethic among its students.

The curriculum is complemented by a wide range of co-curricular activities, including over 130 clubs and opportunities for outdoor learning. The school also offers flexible boarding options from Year 5, designed to support modern family schedules. Each year, around 100 pupils participate in LAMDA exams, reflecting the school’s commitment to fostering creativity and communication skills.

Beechwood Park emphasizes community involvement and student voice through initiatives like the School Forum and mentorship programmes. The dedicated staff work closely with each child to ensure they are well-prepared for their future educational journeys, with many pupils progressing to a variety of secondary schools.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
2 - 13
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
575
Pupils
478
Boys
291
Girls
187
FSM %
Open date
1930-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 478 291 187 575
2024-09-11 502 302 200 575
2023-09-11 539 326 213 575 0.00
2022-09-11 539 326 213 575 0.00
2021-09-11 546 319 227 555 0.00
2020-09-11 553 314 239 555 0.00

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