The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 83% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 21.7 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
21.7
22.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
25% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 83%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Ms Danielle Saffer (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
12 Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSkinners' Kent Academy
Secondary · 641m away
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Skinners' Temple Grove
Primary · 947m away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Oakley School
Special school · 1.2km away
St Barnabas CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Claremont Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Wells Free School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beechwood School a selective school?
No. Beechwood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Beechwood School?
Beechwood School currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beechwood School take?
Beechwood School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Beechwood School?
Beechwood School is in Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beechwood School have a sixth form?
Yes, Beechwood School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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