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Beechfield School

Watford, WD24 5TYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
60 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
#3,763
of 13,686 nationally

About Beechfield School

Beechfield School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, located in Watford within the Hertfordshire local authority. In the most recent local rankings for primary schools, Beechfield placed 8th out of 22 schools in Watford, putting it in the top half of its immediate area. Across the wider Hertfordshire authority, which contains 401 primary schools, the school ranks 110th. The top-performing peers in the local area include Little Gaddesden Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Harvey Road Primary School, both of which achieved a perfect ranking score of 100, followed by The Russell School on 97. Beechfield’s own ranking score of 71 places it comfortably within the top 50 tier of schools nationally. For families comparing options in Watford, Beechfield sits in a competitive landscape, with the nearest Outstanding-rated school being Nascot Wood Junior School, just 0.7 kilometres away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGammons Lane, Watford, Watford, WD24 5TY
HeadteacherGillian Jackson
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils458
Free School Meals (FSM)23.7%
School Capacity458 / 420 (109% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsMusic RoomsArt StudiosDining HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisRoundersSwimmingNetballDanceCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubScience ClubGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Beechfield School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.