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Beechwood School

Slough, SL2 1QESecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
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About Beechwood School

Beechwood School is a mixed secondary and sixth form in Slough, and while it does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, its oversubscription ratio tells a clear story about local demand. The school has a capacity of 420 but currently holds 830 pupils, meaning it is significantly over capacity. That level of oversubscription suggests that despite its challenges, many families in the area actively choose Beechwood. The school is led by headteacher Anita Spires and operates as a state-funded, non-religious institution for pupils aged 11 to 18. It also offers boarding and nursery provision, which is unusual for a state secondary and may appeal to families needing wraparound or residential care. However, its most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Requires Improvement, a rating that parents will want to weigh carefully against the convenience and community feel that a heavily oversubscribed local school can offer.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLong Readings Lane, Slough, Slough, SL2 1QE
HeadteacherAnita Spires
Local AuthoritySlough
Number of Pupils830
School Capacity830 / 420 (198% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school
Nursery ClassesYes

Facilities

9
TheatreGymnasiumLibraryScience LabsAstro TurfDining HallArt StudiosChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

AthleticsHockeyMartial ArtsSwimmingRoundersBasketballCross CountryTennisCricketRugby

Clubs & Activities

ChoirFilm ClubYoung EnterpriseDebateDuke of EdinburghDramaModel United Nations

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

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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: beechwood.slough.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beechwood School

Beechwood School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.