Located in High Wycombe, Beechview Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.

Beechview Academy currently has around 170 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.9% boys and 54.1% girls. Around 44.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.6%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 37.6%.

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Guinions Road, High Wycombe, HP13 7NT
Website: www.beechview.org.uk
Telephone: 01494527113
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Laura Parry-Woolner
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142609

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 240
Number of Pupils: 170
Number of Boys: 78
Number of Girls: 92

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 26.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British37.60%64
Other White9.40%16
African8.80%15
Pakistani8.20%14
White and Black Caribbean5.90%10
Other Mixed5.30%9
Indian5.30%9
White and Asian4.10%7
Other Asian2.90%5
Caribbean2.90%5
White and Black African2.40%4
Bangladeshi2.40%4
Unclassified2.40%4
Other Black1.20%2
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%2
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-3.0)
Writing: Below Average (-2.2)
Maths: Below Average (-2.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
45%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
60%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
4%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
105.7
Local authority average
105.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
105.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bowerdean Nursery School
Gordon Road , HP13 6AW
4out of 4 896 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beechview School
Guinions Road , HP13 7NT
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Beechview Academy
Guinions Road , HP13 7NT
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Marsh School
Abbey Barn Road , HP11 1RW
- not rated 711 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hannah Ball Academy
Philip Road , HP13 7JS
2out of 4 1,026 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Hannah Ball School
Philip Road , HP13 7JS
- not rated 1,026 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Terriers Middle School
Highworth Close , HP13 7PH
- not rated 2,218 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bellfield Middle School
Garratts Way , HP13 5SW
- not rated 2,927 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Highcrest Academy
Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ
3out of 4 751 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highcrest Community School
Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ
- not rated 751 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Hatters Lane School
Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ
- not rated 751 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road , HP13 6QT
- not rated 2,418 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road , HP13 6QT
3out of 4 2,418 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW
- not rated 2,440 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW
3out of 4 2,440 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crown House School
Bassetsbury Manor , Bassetsbury Lane HP11 1QX
- not rated 812 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Woodland Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Philip Road , HP13 7JS
- not rated 1,100 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
19 London Road , High Wycombe HP11 1BJ
- not rated 1,418 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Grange Centre
Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ
- not rated 1,884 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Grange Centre
56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ
- not rated 1,884 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.