Beaudesert Park School, Stroud
Beaudesert Park School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 13 in Stroud. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beaudesert Park School in detail
Beaudesert Park School in its own words
In its own words: "The role of the Events Committee is primarily a social one, organising family-based events for the school community, including the annual fireworks display, the Santa Fun Run and more. The Committee consists of a number of parents across the school community, who meet once a term to organise upcoming events with school staff."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Please encourage any of your old school friends to provide us with their contact details too. Visit our Facebook page and join the group, this will enable you to access and share OB news and stories."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, judo, dance, ballet, drama, gardening, philosophy and forest school.
The school runs after-school care until 5:30pm.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Beaudesert Park School are The Acorn School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); Wycliffe College (4.2 miles); and Hopelands Preparatory School (4.3 miles).
The Acorn SchoolWycliffe CollegeHopelands Preparatory School
Who goes there
In 2026, 65 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stroud (Glos) Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Halfway House Inn (outside), 240 metres away.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
10 February 2026
Routine Inspection
10 June 2025
Regulatory Compliance
15 June 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
14 November 2017
Intermediate (Boarding)
11 February 2014
Standard
1 January 2011
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Beaudesert Park School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
344 pupils
402 places
58 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Stroud
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stroud
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,977
Applications
6,517
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
97.0%
All secondary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
65
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
19.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
344
Total Pupils
180
Boys
164
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Beaudesert Park School
When was Beaudesert Park School last inspected?
Beaudesert Park School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in February 2026.
How many pupils go to Beaudesert Park School?
Beaudesert Park School has around 344 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Beaudesert Park School?
Beaudesert Park School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Beaudesert Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beaudesert Park School?
Beaudesert Park School is at Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)