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Beechwood Junior School

Southampton, SO18 4EGPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#10,179
of 13,686 nationally

About Beechwood Junior School

Beechwood Junior School is a state primary in Southampton that currently has 357 pupils on roll, well above its official capacity of 311. That oversubscription is a clear signal of local demand, and it makes sense when you look at the intake: 32.8% of pupils qualify for free school meals, which is significantly higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and takes children from ages 7 to 11, so it's a junior school rather than a full primary. With a headteacher in Lucy Phillips and a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, Beechwood is a popular choice for families in the area. The school's previous inspection in 2015 rated it Outstanding across the board, so the current Good grade represents a step down, but the most recent inspection judged all four key areas — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — as Good, with no inadequate ratings anywhere.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressJuniper Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO18 4EG
HeadteacherLucy Phillips
Local AuthoritySouthampton
Number of Pupils357
Free School Meals (FSM)32.8%
School Capacity357 / 311 (115% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryICT SuiteMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballCricketTennisGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaScience ClubBook ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:25-18:00

Source: beechwoodjuniorschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beechwood Junior School

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