Beaudesert Park School
Stroud, Gloucestershire · GL6 9AF
Beaudesert Park is a co-educational day and boarding prep school set on an expansive Cotswolds estate, serving pupils aged 3–13. The school emphasises outdoor learning, nature immersion, and childhood enjoyment alongside structured academics, with substantial woodland and grounds enabling forest school and environmental education. Children can board flexibly from Year 4, and the school positions itself as a developmentally grounded, holistic alternative to academically pressurised prep culture.
- →Extensive grounds and forest school ethos offering outdoor learning and nature immersion
- →Flexible weekly and flexi-boarding options from Year 4, with emphasis on wellbeing and pastoral care
- →Balanced academics combined with strong co-curricular provision in sport, music, drama, and equestrian activities
- →Small, family-like community feel with pastoral focus rather than league-table-driven ethos
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in nature-based, outdoor-focused learning environments and families seeking a less academically intense prep school culture. Children who benefit from flexible boarding and those with creative, sporty, or outdoor interests will flourish here.
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Contact & visit
Minchinhampton
Stroud, Gloucestershire
GL6 9AF
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Beaudesert Park School?
Day fees at Beaudesert Park School are approximately £27,420 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Beaudesert Park School?
Beaudesert Park School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Beaudesert Park School a boarding school?
Beaudesert Park School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Beaudesert Park School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Beaudesert Park School “Excellent” (2017).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Happy, settled children who enjoy coming to school
✓Nature-based, outdoor-learning ethos that supports healthy development and engagement
✓Flexible boarding provision allowing families to balance school and home life
✓Strong pastoral care and wellbeing focus
✓Broad co-curricular programme with excellent sport, music, and equestrian facilities
✓Small, family atmosphere with accessible staff and leadership
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected, limiting independent external validation of quality and safeguarding
!Limited published data on senior school destinations and entrance outcomes
!Fewer league-table metrics and competitive entrance coaching may concern families pursuing selective senior schools