Beechwood Primary School
Community primary school in Luton (Luton).
KS2 RWM expected
46%
▼ 16pp England 2024/25: 62%
2024/25
Reading expected
75%
same England 2024/25: 75%
2024/25
Maths expected
69%
▼ 5pp England 2024/25: 74%
2024/25
Writing expected
54%
▼ 18pp England 2024/25: 72%
2024/25
Attendance rate
93.6%
▼ 1pp England 2024/25: 94.8%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
23.1
▲ 2.4 England 2025/26: 20.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
21.4%
▼ 4pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
98%
873 / 892 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Location
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Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Class Teachers
- Growth Mindset Showcase
- Useful Websites
- Phonics and Reading
- Celebration Assemblies
- PE and Sports Grant
- Lunchtimes
- Extra-curricular activities
- Wrap Around Care
- Freedom Programme
- Level Trust Test
- Families first
- Growth Mindset
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Modeshift STARSRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 134701
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Luton
- Constituency
- Luton North
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2004
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Azhar Baig | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Michelle Breen-Smith | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Gregory Epiphaniou | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Isaac Bonsu | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jerin Sultana | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Maria Tsianti | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Sharfique Hussain | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Tobias | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Nargis Rahman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Jamie Pardon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Ainul Islam | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Mark Sherwin-Peddie Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2013 · term ended 2026 |
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