Beechview Academy is a primary school in High Wycombe, 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. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.6%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, 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.
| 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 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 170 |
| Number of Boys: | 78 |
| Number of Girls: | 92 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 37.60% | 64 |
| Other White | 9.40% | 16 |
| African | 8.80% | 15 |
| Pakistani | 8.20% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.90% | 10 |
| Other Mixed | 5.30% | 9 |
| Indian | 5.30% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 4.10% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 2.90% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 2.40% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 4 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.