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If you are looking for a school with high standards and a supportive atmosphere, where pupils exceed expectations and emerge as confident young people, then you should consider visiting Beechwood.
The moment you step through the front door, you will sense the welcoming atmosphere that makes our school unique. Our pupils are treated as individuals; we work with them to bring out their best, both in the classroom and in the wide range of other activities that make up school life.
We do not have a long list of rules here but, as in any family, we expect everyone to behave well, showing respect and consideration for each other. We believe strongly in co-operation rather than competition so, as pupils go through school life with us, they are encouraged to help their fellow pupils to succeed with them.
GENERAL
Beechwood was founded in 1915 by nuns from the Society of the Sacred Heart, becoming a lay school in 1973. Today, it welcomes pupils of all nations and creeds whilst retaining a sound Catholic tradition. Situated in 23 acres of landscaped grounds, the school is within walking distance of the centre of the historic town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, just one hour by train from central London and within easy reach of main airports and channel ports.
Beechwood is non-selective academically, yet it achieves remarkable success in public examinations at GCSE and A-level. Government league tables placed Beechwood as the top girls’ school in Kent for added value at GCSE for two years running. Beechwood is also regularly placed in the top 10% schools in the country for A level university points, almost all leavers proceeding to courses in higher education.
A plan for co-education begins in September 2008, with boys joining Year 7 for the first time. Please see our school website for details of this exciting development.
Age range: 11 - 18
Day pupils: 130 girls
Annual day fees: £12,360 - £12,360
Weekly boarding pupils: 11 boys and 18 girls
Annual weekly boarding fees: £18,450 - £18,450
Full boarding pupils: 65 girls
Annual full boarding fees: £20,880 - £20,880
This school offers flexi-boarding.
TOTAL PUPILS: 11 boys and 213 girls, including 55 girls in the 6th form
Staff numbers: 20 full time and 16 part time
Method of entry: Assessment, Interview, This is a non-selective school, Report from previous school, Please apply to school, Scholarship exam, Trial day at school, Visit school
Accreditations and affiliations: GSA, ISBA
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Teaching languages: English
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The school offers: Other bursaries, Drama, Academic, Armed forces, Art, Junior school entry, Siblings, Music, Senior school entry, All-rounder, Other scholarships, 6th Form, Science, Sport
Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR, IGCSE, AS Level, GCSE, IELTS
% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 90%% pass rate (exams at age 18): 100%
20 courses are offered for age 18 exams
100% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year
This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
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