Beechwood School
Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East · TN2 3QD
A small independent school spanning ages 3 to 18, Beechwood educates around 350 pupils in Tunbridge Wells, with day and boarding places available. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good for both quality of education and personal development at its most recent inspection, though it did not meet all compliance requirements - something prospective families may wish to ask about directly. Roughly a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, well above what many settings report, suggesting a school used to working closely with individual learning needs. The sixth form is intentionally small, with about 35 pupils.
350
Pupils
good
ISI
£18,711
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 350
- Location
- Tunbridge Wells, Kent, South East
- Website
- http://www.beechwood.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01892 532747
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Danielle Saffer
Latest results
Attainment 8
21.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Beechwood's measured outcomes sit below national benchmarks: its Attainment 8 score of 21.7 compares with a national average of 46.9, and the published figure for pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is 0% against a national average of 47%. These numbers warrant frank conversation with the school, particularly given the high proportion of pupils on SEN support, for whom progress may not be fully captured by headline measures. The curriculum is broad, offering GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, with strong take-up of the sciences, humanities and creative and practical subjects at GCSE. In the sixth form, Psychology, Mathematics, English Literature, Economics and Business Studies are popular choices.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 35
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 24.29%
- EHC plans
- 0.57%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
The breadth of GCSE options - from Drama & Theatre Studies and Media to Design & Technology, Food Technology and Physical Education - points to a school that values creative and practical learning alongside the academic core.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,120 - £18,711
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £32,130
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
The last word
A small, mixed school with boarding and a notably high level of SEN support, Beechwood may suit families seeking a personal setting - but its attainment figures and unmet compliance finding deserve careful questions on a visit.
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Beechwood School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Beechwood School located?
Beechwood School is located at 12 Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD.
What type of school is Beechwood School?
Beechwood School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Beechwood School?
Beechwood School has approximately 350 pupils on roll.
What is Beechwood School's inspection rating?
Beechwood School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 23 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.