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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Heathlands School (67.0)
- Watling View School (56.6)
- St Luke's School (55.8)
- Links Academy (50.8)
- Batchwood School (46.8)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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