The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 458
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- INCLUSIVE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gillian Jackson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5TY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 622m away
The Orchard Primary School
Primary · 628m away
Nascot Wood Junior School
Primary · 666m away
Cherry Tree Primary School
Primary · 669m away
Parkgate Junior School
Primary · 979m away
Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 1.1km away
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Stanborough Secondary School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Beechfield School's Ofsted rating?
Beechfield School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beechfield School?
Beechfield School currently has 458 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beechfield School take?
Beechfield School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Beechfield School?
Beechfield School is in Watford, WD24 5TY, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beechfield School have a sixth form?
No, Beechfield School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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