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Beechwood School

Other independent school · Tunbridge Wells, TN2 3QD

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Requires improvement
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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#2,070 of 2,536

Worse than 81% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages2 to 19
Pupils303
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMs Danielle Saffer
Local authorityKent
Opened01 Jan 1943
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 118949.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolKentEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.12.84746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%65.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.5%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%15.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%61.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 466--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolKentEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.27.67, worse than England, worse than Kent34.8735
Average A-level gradeC---
Average points, best three A-levels29.7, worse than England, worse than Kent36.1435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC--
AAB or better9.1%, worse than England, worse than Kent17.3%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.08, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study40--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist---

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils303
Girls138
Boys165
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.62
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.8

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.76.5%
Higher education35.3%
Employment23.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.11.8%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Beechwood School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miSecondarySkinners' Kent AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miPrimarySt James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.6 miPrimarySkinners' Temple GroveAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimarySt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.8 miPrimarySt Barnabas CofE VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryClaremont Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.2 miPrimaryThe Wells Free SchoolFree schools
Good
1.2 miPrimarySt John's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.2 miSecondaryThe Skinners' SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miPrimarySkinners' Kent Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about Beechwood School

How does Beechwood School rank in England?

Beechwood School ranks 2,070 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (worse than 81% of schools).

What are Beechwood School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Beechwood School was C-, and 9.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Beechwood School?

Beechwood School has 303 pupils aged 2 to 19.

Does Beechwood School have a sixth form?

Yes, Beechwood School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.