Beechwood Park

Beechwood Park is an award-winning preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3-13, offering day and flexi-boarding near the towns of Harpenden, St Albans and Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire. The School has its own onsite Nursery; Woodlands Nursery which has been named one of the top 20 nurseries in the East of England for 2025.

We provide a nurturing, supportive, and joyful learning environment where children flourish, discover their unique strengths, explore their passions and grow into confident, capable individuals.

Founded in 1964, Beechwood Park has been confidently co-educational for over 40 years.

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The Good Schools’ Guide summarises the School as follows; "Parents choose Beechwood Park for its co-ed status (unusual for a prep in the area), as well as its outstanding facilities, engaging teaching, opportunities outside the classroom and the confidence they build in the children. ‘It is like a bubble, but a lovely one. We don’t ever want to leave."

The School is situated near Markyate, Hertfordshire, in a delightful parkland setting 15 minutes drive from Harpenden and 20 minutes from St Albans. The School runs an extensive local bus service and is located just 5 minutes from Junction 9 of the M1. Facilities are extensive (Forest School, sporting, ICT and creative facilities), and the curriculum/co-curriculum are broad. Flexible boarding is a popular option from Y5. 11+/13+ academic result are consistently strong, with pupils moving onto a range of leading schools.