Beech Grove School, Dover
Beech Grove School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Dover. It has a Christian religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Beech Grove School in detail
Beech Grove School in its own words
In its own words: "Bruderhof Schools are dedicated to the central principle that every child is a thought of God. Education is the art of nurturing the innate divine spark within each child and helping him or her to become the person God intends."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Beech Grove School are Northbourne Park School (2.9 miles) and St Faith's At Ash School Limited (3.8 miles).
Who goes there
In 2026, 5 pupils (5.8%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Aylesham Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Sixth form.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Beech Grove School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 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
72%
Available places
86 pupils
120 places
34 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Dover
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dover
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
Independent School standard inspection
Met all the independent school standards.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
5
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
5.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
86
Total Pupils
43
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Beech Grove School
What is Beech Grove School's Ofsted rating?
Beech Grove School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024.
Does Beech Grove School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in April 2024, Beech Grove School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Beech Grove School?
Beech Grove School has around 86 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Beech Grove School?
Beech Grove 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 Beech Grove School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beech Grove School?
Beech Grove School is at Forest Drive, Dover, Kent, CT15 4FB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)