Beechfield School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gammons Lane Watford Hertfordshire WD24 5TY |
| Phone | 01923221269 |
| Reference Number | 145350 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 435 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.8%
Girls: 49.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 55.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| 2 | 30 | 23 | 53 |
| 3 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 4 | 30 | 27 | 57 |
| 5 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| 6 | 25 | 29 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 25.3% |
| White, British | 16.6% |
| Indian | 10.8% |
| African | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% |
| Asian, Other | 7.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-07-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-24 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-03-03 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Beechfield School | ||
| 2013-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-02-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 106 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 3.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
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0.39 miles |
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The Orchard Primary School
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0.39 miles |
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Nascot Wood Junior School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YS |
0.41 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
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0.42 miles |
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Parkgate Junior School
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0.61 miles |
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
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0.7 miles |
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Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PE |
0.82 miles |
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Cassiobury Junior School
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PD |
0.88 miles |
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Kingsway Junior School
Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH |
0.9 miles |
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS |
0.9 miles |
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Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road, Watford, WD25 0DX |
0.92 miles |
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Knutsford Primary Academy
Balmoral Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7ER |
0.93 miles |
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Kingsway Infants' School
North Approach, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0ES |
0.94 miles |
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Stanborough Primary School
Appletree Walk, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0DQ |
0.98 miles |
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Lanchester Primary School
Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD |
1.05 miles |
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The Grove Academy
Fourth Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RH |
1.06 miles |
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Leavesden JMI School
High Road, Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7QZ |
1.09 miles |
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Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
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1.32 miles |
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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
The Brow, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7NX |
1.5 miles |
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Chater Infant School
Chater Infant School, Southsea Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7RD |
1.51 miles |
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Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
0.84 miles |
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West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
1.06 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
1.48 miles |
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Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
1.65 miles |
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Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW |
1.65 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE |
1.68 miles |
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS |
1.88 miles |
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Croxley Danes School
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1.91 miles |
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Breakspeare School
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1.94 miles |
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Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
2.02 miles |
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The Purcell School
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2.04 miles |
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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU |
2.04 miles |
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Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
2.05 miles |
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The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
2.62 miles |
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Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
2.62 miles |
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Merchant Taylors' School
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2.97 miles |
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Rickmansworth School
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ |
2.97 miles |
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Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA |
3.14 miles |
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St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT |
3.25 miles |
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Royal Masonic School for Girls
Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF |
3.43 miles |