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Welcome to Beechwood

Welcome to Beechwood, a leading Hertfordshire co-educational prep day and boarding school, welcoming boys and girls aged 3 to 13. We hope this website provides you with a sense of how the School’s Mission to Nurture, Engage and Inspire develops confidence and independence in all of its pupils, establishing in them the skills which will prepare them for a future life and love of learning.

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Woodlands Nursery (from rising 3)
Junior Department (Reception to Year 2)
Middle Department Years 3 to 5
Senior Department Years 6 to 8
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Admissions
We would love to welcome you to Beechwood. Read more on our Admissions pages about how your child can join our school
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Pastoral Care
Beechwood is known for its commitment to exceptional pastoral care; we nurture pupils, encouraging them to adopt a growth mindset that anything is possible.
‌D‌i‌s‌c‌o‌v‌e‌r ‌y‌o‌u ‌p‌a‌s‌s‌i‌o‌n - ‌w‌h‌a‌t ‌w‌i‌l‌l ‌m‌a‌k‌e ‌y‌o‌u ‌R‌O‌A‌R?
Beyond the Classroom
Whilst academic focus and pastoral care are at our core, at Beechwood, we place great emphasis on helping children find what makes them "roar" . There are almost limitless opportunities for children to hone a talent, develop a new skill and have lots of fun as they do so.
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Mr Le Bas
Mr Le Bas has been at Beechwood for over 10 years, leading our successful PE and Games Department, and overseeing numerous sporting triumphs. However, in 2021, he decided on a change in his career path and in September, joined our Junior Department as a Reception Class Teacher.
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Bruce
Bruce, the Beechwood Wellbeing Dog, is a firm favourite with pupils and teachers alike. Always a calm presence, he can be found either in the Art Room, or visiting classrooms, bringing with him a sense of calm wherever he goes