Beechwood School
198%
Capacity
830
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Beechwood School
Beechwood School is a co-educational boarding secondary school in Slough, South East, catering to pupils aged 11 to 18. The school has 830 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (198% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Beechwood School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Anita Spires, it falls under Slough local authority.
In terms of academic performance, Attainment 8 is developing at 25.6. Additionally, sixth form students achieve an average A-Level grade of C.
On-site facilities at Beechwood School include Theatre, Gymnasium, Library, Science Labs, Astro Turf, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel, Sixth Form Centre.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Hockey, Martial Arts, Swimming and 6 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Film Club, Young Enterprise, Debate and 3 more.
For families exploring secondary schools in Slough, Beechwood School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Long Readings Lane, Slough, Slough, SL2 1QE |
| Headteacher | Anita Spires |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Number of Pupils | 830 |
| School Capacity | 830 / 420 (198% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
| Boarding | Yes — Boarding school |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
GCSE Results
2023/24Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
35.3
'22/23
31.6
'23/24
30.6
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
SEND Support
SEN Pupil Breakdown
2
With EHC Plan
85
SEN Support
10.5% of pupils receive SEN support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions About Beechwood School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
School Open Days Calendar 2026/27
When open days happen and what to look for
Contact Information
Long Readings Lane, Slough
Slough, SL2 1QE
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