What is Beechfield School's Ofsted rating?

Beechfield School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/05/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Beechfield School a primary or secondary school?

Beechfield School is a primary school in Watford, for ages 3–11.

Where is Beechfield School?

Beechfield School is in Watford, WD24 5TY (Hertfordshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Beechfield School?

Beechfield School has around 458 pupils on roll.

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Beechfield School

Goodgraded 24/05/2022Ages 3–11458 pupils

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Watford, WD24 5TY

Hertfordshire

Beechfield School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Watford, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 458 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 24/05/2022, Beechfield School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Watford can view Beechfield School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Watford (WD24 5TY), Beechfield School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 24/05/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 211%

Expected standard (RWM)11%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)1%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake20.7%

Free school meals20.7%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language57.0%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing94.5%

Attendance94.5%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher23.7

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Watford

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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.4 mi Nascot Wood Junior SchoolOutstanding · 0.4 mi Cherry Tree Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi The Orchard Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 mi Kingsway Junior SchoolGood · 0.9 mi Kingsway Infants' SchoolGood · 0.9 mi

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