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Beechwood Park School

Co-ed
Church of England
Nursery - Year 8 (Ages 3-13)
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Beechwood Park School is a co-educational day and flexi-boarding preparatory school for children aged 3 to 13, set within 37 acres of Hertfordshire parkland near St Albans. Housed in a Grade I listed Queen Anne mansion, the school occupies a site with history dating back to a 12th-century Benedictine nunnery. Its child-centred ethos focuses on nurturing well-rounded individuals through a broad curriculum. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a purpose-built music technology suite, and a unique pottery cellar. The grounds also feature an extensive Forest School and numerous sports pitches.

Selectivity:
Academic
Your child will be invited to a short interview and age-appropriate assessment. References will be requested from your child’s school.
Boarding:
Ad-Hoc Boarding
Flexi Boarding
Weekly Boarding

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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+0.5%

Beechwood Park School's fees are 0.5% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+10.5%

Beechwood Park School's fees are 10.5% higher than the county average.

Based on 24 schools in Hertfordshire and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Beechwoodian
Founded:1964
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 61%/39% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 6.5% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 478 pupils
SmallLarge
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
ABRSM
LAMDA
Trinity College London
Common Entrance to Senior
Rockschool
Bursaries offered: Yes
The school provides financial aid based on a family's financial need for students in Year 3 and above. These means-tested awards can provide a fee reduction of up to 100%.
Sports Facilities:
Squash Court
Table Tennis
Judo
Cross Country Course
Badminton Court
Swimming Pool (Indoor)
Fencing
Playing Fields
Rugby Pitch
Hockey Pitch
Cricket Grounds
Netball Courts
Astroturf Pitch
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Student Kitchen
Drama Studio
3D Printer
Kiln
Forest School
Theatre
Outdoor Classroom
Health Centre
Recital Hall
Ceramics Studio
Dance Studio
Music Studio
Library
Laser Cutter
Recording Studio

Contact Information

Address

Markyate, Pickford Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8AW

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General Enquiries

01582 840333

Admissions

Company Details

Corporate Type:Company Limited by Guarantee (with Charitable Status)
Charitable Status:Charitable
Registered Charity No.:311068
Registered Company No.:00820476