Beechwood School, Royal Tunbridge Wells
Private day and boarding school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England
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Beechwood School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for children aged 3–18, which comprises a nursery, preparatory school and senior school, with boarding for children aged 11–18. Beechwood is situated on a 23-acre campus in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Admission to the senior school is via assessment in mathematics, English, non-verbal reasoning, and creative writing. Ages of admission are at 11+, 13+ and 16+. The school serves the local area in West Kent and East Sussex, but welcomes boarders from many different nations.
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Pembury Road , Kent , TN2 3QD England | |
| Coordinates | 51.13593°N 0.28689°E |
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| Type | Private day and boarding |
| Established | 1915 |
Local authority | Kent |
| 118949 Tables | |
Headmistress | Dani Saffer |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 3 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 300 |
| Houses | Hever, Scotney, Bodium |
| Website | http://www.beechwood.org.uk |
History
The origins of Beechwood House date back to 1855[1], located on Calverley Mile Road (now Pembury Road) amid a number of other Italian style Victorian villas of the time. The school celebrated its centenary in 2015.[2] This was marked by alumni events and the collation of artifacts for a time capsule to be opened in 2065.[3] Founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1915, Beechwood retains its founders' traditions but today welcomes pupils of all faiths.
Beechwood's headmistress is Ms Dani Saffer.[1]
Notable former pupils
- Fatima Akilu, Nigerian psychologist and author
- Deirdre Clancy, costume designer
- Julia Cumberlege, Baroness Cumberlege (nee Camm), politician
- Miatta Fahnbulleh, MP and economist[4]
- Pauline Gower, aviator
- Louise Mensch, author and former MP
- Libby Purves, journalist
