Beecholme Primary School, Mitcham

In its own words: "At Beecholme, our values are at the core of everything we do. They were established and developed by the children and help shape our attitudes to learning and each other. When we focus on these values, we improve achievement and support the development of key social and emotional skills, that will last throughout their lives."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Beecholme is a one form entry primary school with its own Nursery in the heart of Mitcham. Beecholme is part of the PACE Academy trust alongside three other schools. We are set back from the main streets of Mitcham which gives our wonderful school that country feel."

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 7 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Beecholme Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 85% and 83% in Merton and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 65% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 17 families put Beecholme Primary School as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 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 Beecholme Primary School are Gorringe Park Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 69% reading, 73% maths); Lonesome Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 78% maths); Granton Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 84% maths); and Links Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 70% maths).

Beecholme Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Beecholme Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Pace Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Beecholme Primary School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 97% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).

43.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 58.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (38%), Mixed (17%) and Black (12%).

In 2026, 25 pupils (16.1%) received SEN support and 4 (2.6%) 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.

Beecholme Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Mitcham Eastfields Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St James Road Mitcham, 260 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 574 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Merton (354), as is usual near a town centre.

Beecholme Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Beecholme Primary School are St Mark's Church of England Academy (0.5 miles), Graveney School (0.7 miles), Woodmansterne School (0.7 miles) and Harris Academy Merton (1.1 miles).