Beech Grove Primary School, Wellington

In its own words: "At Beech Grove, we are committed to working in partnership with parents to provide an engaging and enriching educational experience for all our pupils so that they excel academically and acquire the knowledge, skills and character they need to lead happy, fulfilled and successful lives. ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are incredibly proud of the inclusive, family feel we have fostered at Beech Grove and of the strong partnerships we have with our families and local community. We believe that every child deserves an excellent education and a genuine sense of belonging."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Beech Grove Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 52% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Beech Grove Primary School as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 27 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Beech Grove Primary School are Isambard Kingdom Brunel Primary School (0.5 miles, Good); St John's Church of England Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 68% maths); Rockwell Green Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); and Wellesley Park Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 72% maths).

Beech Grove Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

In 2026, 59 pupils (24.2%) received SEN support and 13 (5.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Beech Grove Primary School had 16 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Beech Grove Primary School.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is North Street Police Station (nw-bound), 120 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 130 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Beech Grove Primary School issued 25 suspensions, 9.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.