Beechfield School is a primary school in Watford, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Beechfield School currently has around 399 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.1% boys and 52.9% girls. Around 9.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 5TY
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Hertfordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr James Roach
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 117094

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 450
Number of Pupils: 399
Number of Boys: 188
Number of Girls: 211

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road , WD25 0DX
4out of 4 1,625 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beechfield School
Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Beechfield School
Gammons Lane , WD24 5TY
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Road , WD17 4YT
3out of 4 679 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchard Primary School
Gammons Lane , WD24 5JW
3out of 4 686 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchard Primary School
Gammons Lane , WD24 5JW
- not rated 686 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Watford UTC
18 Colonial Way , WD24 4PT
- not rated 1,665 yd University technical college No Mixed More About School
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF
4out of 4 2,593 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road , WD18 7JF
- not rated 2,593 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Francis Combe School and Community College
Horseshoe Lane , WD25 7HW
- not rated 2,908 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane , Garston WD25 7HW
- not rated 2,908 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Herts College
Watford Campus , Hempstead Road WD17 3EZ
- not rated 1,868 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northfield School
Church Road , WD17 4QB
- not rated 969 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Girls More About School
International Stanborough School
Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT
- not rated 1,469 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park , WD25 9JT
- not rated 1,469 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Stanborough Primary School
Appletree Walk , WD25 0DQ
- not rated 1,717 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd
4th Floor , 28 Clarendon Road WD17 1JJ
- not rated 2,369 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.