Beech Grove Primary School

URN: 123711 • Wellington TA21 8NE

Overview

Name
Beech Grove Primary School
URN
123711
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
61.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Joyce (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01823662438
Website
Visit
Address
Courtland Road, Wellington TA21 8NE

Summary

Beech Grove Primary School is a community school located in Wellington, Somerset, catering to a mixed-gender population of 261 pupils, with a capacity of 300. The school prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, emphasizing strong community ties and a family-oriented atmosphere. The core values of respect, responsibility, resilience, aspiration, courage, and kindness guide the school's ethos and daily interactions.

The curriculum at Beech Grove is broad and ambitious, designed to engage pupils and cater to their individual needs and interests. The school aims to develop not only literacy and numeracy skills but also socially confident and morally responsible individuals. Pupils are encouraged to be creative thinkers and problem solvers, with opportunities for specialist teaching in areas such as art, music, and sport.

According to the latest Ofsted report, pupils at Beech Grove are happy and safe, forming strong relationships with staff who maintain high expectations for their achievements. The school also prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its students, offering a comprehensive programme for their wider development and encouraging active citizenship within the community.

Key details

LA
Somerset
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
300
Pupils
261
Boys
142
Girls
119
FSM %
23.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Somerset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 261 142 119 300 23.80
2024-09-11 282 149 133 300 25.20
2023-09-11 303 153 150 330 24.80
2022-09-11 303 153 150 330 24.80
2021-09-11 309 154 155 330 21.70
2020-09-11 301 152 149 330 19.30

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