Beaudesert Park School
School summary
A small prep school set in Minchinhampton, Beaudesert Park educates around 370 boys and girls from ages 3 to 13, with both day and boarding places on offer. Its standout feature is an exceptionally low pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly six to one, allowing a degree of individual attention that larger schools rarely match. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education quality and pupil personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. Around 18 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school used to accommodating a range of learning needs.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 10 February 2026
Teaching & academics
With one teacher to roughly every six children, classes are kept small and teaching can be closely tailored to each pupil. The ISI awarded its highest grade for the quality of education, an endorsement of the school's academic standards across the prep years. The relatively high proportion of pupils on SEN support indicates careful identification and provision for those who need additional help.
Headmaster · Chris Searson
Beyond the classroom
As a boarding and day school spanning early years to age 13, Beaudesert operates a phone-free environment, encouraging pupils to engage with school life rather than screens. Digital devices are used thoughtfully under clear guidance, with expectations set for sensible use at home too.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 18.07%
- EHC plans
- 0.3%
Mobile phone policy
Phone-free environment. Digital devices used thoughtfully within school with clear guidance and expectations for digital use at home.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,880 - £27,420
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £33,000
Small bursary pot available from year 4
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A small, well-regarded prep with an enviable staffing ratio and top ISI marks across the board. Worth a look for families wanting a nurturing, traditional preparation through to 13, whether as day pupils or boarders.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.