# Beechwood Primary School — Reading, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Ms L Quinell

## Contact

- **Address:** Ambleside Close, Woodley, Reading
- **Phone:** 0118 969 5976
- **Website:** https://beechwoodprimaryschool.com
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/reading/beechwood-primary-school-20709

## About

At Beechwood we have high aspirations and expectations for all our children and actively encourage every child to Explore, Discover and Achieve'. We pride ourselves on being a warm, happy, friendly school that welcomes visitors and actively encourages a partnership with parents.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Nov 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Requires Improvement — Nov 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Wonderful School with Amazing Staff: We moved to the area and were looking for a school with a good atmosphere and friendly staff. Beechwood Primary has exceeded our expectations - our child loves attending and the teachers are always approachable and helpful. The 'Explore, Discover, Achieve' values really shine through in their approach to learning. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — Happy and Supportive Learning Environment: We're really pleased with the progress our child has made at Beechwood Primary. The school's focus on exploration and discovery really suits their learning style, and the teachers are always happy to discuss any concerns or questions we have. The school's values of kindness, respect, and empathy are clearly in place every day. *(Mar 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Experience, but Still a Good School: Generally, we're happy with Beechwood Primary, but there have been some issues with communication and consistency in certain areas. Our child enjoys attending and says the teachers are nice, but we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and provide clearer expectations. *(Nov 2021)*
- **5/5** — Excellent School with Great Facilities: My children attended Beechwood Primary a few years ago and it was a great experience for all of us. The school has excellent facilities, including the Extended Day Care which made a huge difference to our lives. The staff are passionate and dedicated, and it's clear that they really care about each child. *(May 2020)*

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