Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 9AF
10 reasons to choose Beaudesert Park School
Top line
Beaudesert Park School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 89. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Stroud and one of the 3 best primary schools for 3 miles.
School fundamentals
Beaudesert Park School is an independent prep day and boarding school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 13 years. Boarding from Year 4 for the 50% of pupils who board. All are weekly or flexi boarders. It is a Church of England school, open to all faiths and none. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school. Beaudesert Park School fees range from £4,140 (Rec) to £7,640 per term (2024/25). Fees exclude VAT but include lunches.
Average class size
Beaudesert Park School has two classes per year to Year 2, three or four from Year 3, and an average class size of 15 pupils.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for most Beaudesert Park School leavers are one 20 independent day and boarding schools. On average, 15% of pupils go on to Cheltenham College, 13% to Marlborough College, 8% to St Mary’s Calne and 6% to Radley. 20% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
The Beaudesert Park School curriculum
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHCE, environmental studies, STEAM projects, French, Spanish, Latin. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers, Forest School for the youngest pupils and residential trips from Year 7.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for sport, music, computing, and languages throughout, and for most subjects from Year 4.
Sport at Beaudesert Park School
School offers over 20 different sports through the year, through both the curriculum and an extensive extra-curriculum. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in cricket, cross country, hockey.
The Arts at Beaudesert Park School
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama and dance are taught as part of a performing arts carousel from Year 3. All pupils learn an instrument in class and three-quarters take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Three choirs and 7 instrument ensembles. The school is one of the top 50 UK prep schools for the breadth of its creative and performing arts extra-curriculum.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Facility for occasional boarding.
Find another school near Beaudesert Park School
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The Acorn School (1.1 miles); Wycliffe College (6.4 miles); Westonbirt School (9 miles); Rendcomb College (14.5 miles).
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