Beechwood Park School, St Albans
Beechwood Park School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in St Albans. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Beechwood Park School in detail
Beechwood Park School in its own words
In its own words: "Welcome to Beechwood Park. Beechwood Park is a tremendously exciting, energetic co-educational school with nursery set in acres of beautiful grounds in the idyllic Hertfordshire countryside. Our pupils, aged 3 to 13, are remarkable individuals - they are happy, caring, and confident learners who are encouraged to take risks and learn without fear of failure."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Woodlands, every child is known, valued and nurtured. Each Woodlander has a dedicated key teacher who takes time to understand their unique personality, interests and needs. We build strong relationships with children and their families, creating a secure foundation for confidence and independence to grow. For many, it’s the first step beyond home-and a happy one."
The school runs after-school care until 4:30pm.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Beechwood Park School are Lockers Park School (4.5 miles); Oakwood Primary School (4.6 miles); Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) (5.1 miles); and Mehria Primary School (5.2 miles, Good).
Lockers Park SchoolOakwood Primary SchoolBury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)Mehria Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 102 pupils (22.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Beechwood Park School.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).
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 GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
30 September 2025
Regulatory Compliance
22 September 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
22 January 2019
Regulatory Compliance
15 March 2016
Integrated
22 January 2013
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby independent school
Latest from Beechwood Park School
Beechwood Park Opens New Computing and Robotics Room to Prepare Pupils for a Digital Future
2 Oct 2026
Discover Beechwood Park at our Open Morning
29 Sep 2026
Window Into Woodlands
14 Aug 2026
In Conversation With… John Simpson
10 Aug 2026
Beechwood Park heads to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic
31 Jul 2026
In Conversation With… Ed Avern
30 Jul 2026
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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 Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 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
77%
Available places
445 pupils
575 places
130 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - St Albans
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for St Albans
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
102
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
22.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
445
Total Pupils
269
Boys
176
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Beechwood Park School
When was Beechwood Park School last inspected?
Beechwood Park School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Beechwood Park School?
Beechwood Park School has around 445 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Beechwood Park School?
Beechwood 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 Beechwood Park 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 Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Beechwood Park School?
Beechwood Park School is at Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8AW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)