Beechwood Primary School
URN: 147023 • Reading RG5 4JJ
Overview
- Name
- Beechwood Primary School
- URN
- 147023
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LDBS FRAYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 34.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Quinell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01189695976
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ambleside Close, Reading RG5 4JJ
Summary
Beechwood Primary School, located in Reading, serves the Woodley community and has been operational since 1959. Initially established as separate infant and junior schools, it became a primary school in 1988. The school is part of the Frays Multi Academy Trust and aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for its 295 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
The school’s ethos centres on encouraging children to "Explore, Discover, Achieve," fostering resilience, confidence, and independence. Beechwood promotes a curriculum that nurtures curiosity and key life skills while ensuring that learning is engaging and tailored to individual needs. The school values strong partnerships with families, recognising their essential role in supporting children's well-being and development.
Beechwood Primary School is committed to promoting British values, including democracy and individual liberty, within its community. The school celebrates diversity and aims to prepare students for future challenges by encouraging responsible citizenship and personal growth. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and can find more information on the school’s website.
The school’s ethos centres on encouraging children to "Explore, Discover, Achieve," fostering resilience, confidence, and independence. Beechwood promotes a curriculum that nurtures curiosity and key life skills while ensuring that learning is engaging and tailored to individual needs. The school values strong partnerships with families, recognising their essential role in supporting children's well-being and development.
Beechwood Primary School is committed to promoting British values, including democracy and individual liberty, within its community. The school celebrates diversity and aims to prepare students for future challenges by encouraging responsible citizenship and personal growth. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school and can find more information on the school’s website.
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Key details
- LA
- Wokingham
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LDBS FRAYS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 295
- Boys
- 153
- Girls
- 142
- FSM %
- 28.80
- Open date
- 2019-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 295 | 153 | 142 | 420 | 28.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 327 | 176 | 151 | 420 | 22.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 349 | 193 | 156 | 420 | 17.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 349 | 193 | 156 | 420 | 17.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 372 | 208 | 164 | 360 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 352 | 187 | 165 | 360 | 12.50 |
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