Beech Lodge School, Hurley

In its own words: "Our vision is to provide a transformational education for children (aged 7-18) with social, emotional and learning difficulties, many of whom have experienced trauma and adverse childhood experiences."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Here at Beech Lodge we are fortunate to have two Heads; Dan Gillespie and James Thorpe. Until recently Dan served as Headteacher of the school and now as Executive Head he oversees all of our group operations including Apprenticeshop , Building Skills and Fagus . James as Headteacher is responsible for the smooth day to day running of the school."

The nearest other special schools to Beech Lodge School are Manor Green School (1.3 miles); Forest Bridge School (3.1 miles, Good); and Westfield School (4.9 miles, Good).

Almost every pupil at Beech Lodge School has an education, health and care plan (74 of 75 in 2026).

The nearest railway station is Furze Platt Rail Station, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stubbings House & Nursery, 260 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Beech Lodge School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Windsor and Maidenhead (80).