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Beechwood School

Co-ed

Calm amidst the waves

Non-Denominational
Pre-Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 2-18)
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Beechwood School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, located in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Set within 23 acres of landscaped grounds, the school is centred around a grand Victorian mansion constructed in 1855. Founded in 1915 by the Society of the Sacred Heart, it maintains a nurturing ethos based on its founding traditions while welcoming children of all faiths. Facilities include a dedicated auditorium, sports gym, and MUGA pitch, supporting a broad curriculum that offers a wide variety of academic and creative subjects at GCSE and A-level.

Selectivity:
Non-selective
Boarding:
Flexi Boarding
Full Boarding
Weekly Boarding
Values:
Integrity
Manners
Passion
Accountability
Curiosity
Tenacity

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Last updated on 3 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

-25.1%

Beechwood School's fees are 25.1% lower than the national average.

Vs. County Average

-20.8%

Beechwood School's fees are 20.8% lower than the county average.

Based on 30 schools in Kent and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Founded:1915
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 57%/43% Boy/Girl)
Boarder Mix:Approx. 8.0% of pupils are boarders
School Size: Approx. 350 pupils
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Registered Company No.:13015972
Owner/Stakeholder: Alpha Schools (owner)
Associations:
Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
GCSE
IGCSE
A Level
BTEC
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
LAMDA
ABRSM
Trinity College London
Scholarships:
Music
Academic
All-Rounder
Art
Drama
Sport
Bursaries offered: Yes
Beechwood School provides financial aid through means-tested bursaries for new pupils and hardship awards for current students who encounter a change in their financial situation.
Sports Facilities:
Tennis Court
Table Tennis
Gym (Strength & Conditioning)
Rounders
Basketball Court
Volleyball Court
Badminton Court
Playing Fields
Hockey Pitch
Multi Use Games Area (MUGA).
Netball Courts
Sports Hall
Football Pitch
Other Facilities:
Drama Studio
Photography Studio
Forest School
Theatre
Textiles Studio
Dance Studio
Library

Contact Information

Address

12, Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 3QD

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General Enquiries

01892 532747

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