Beaudesert Park School

What Beaudesert Park School does

Beaudesert Park School is an independent prep school for girls and boys aged 3 to 13, licensed to operate as an educational trust with a board of governors and located in Minchinhampton, Gloucestershire, on a 30+ acre campus adjacent to the National Trust protected Minchinhampton Common. The school was founded in 1908 in Henley-in-Arden, moved to its present Cotswold site in 1918, became co-educational in 1981 with the admission of girls, opened its Pre-Prep in 1987, and launched its Nursery in 2012. Headmaster Chris Searson has led the school since 2018, and the school will join the Rugby School Group in July 2026 while retaining its identity and autonomy.

The school delivers three sequential phases — Nursery (ages 3-4), Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2), and Prep School (Years 3-8) — offering a broad curriculum that includes Classics (Latin from Year 6, Greek optional), Modern Languages, Sciences, Humanities, Computing, Arts, Music, Drama, Design & Technology with 3D printing, Forest School, and an extensive sports and equestrian programme supported by a polo affiliation with Beaufort Polo Club. Facilities include a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre opened in 2015 (shortlisted for a RIBA Award in 2016), two swimming pools, a recording studio, music pods, and 8,000+ trees on site with supervised tree climbing.

Revenue is generated primarily through termly tuition fees ranging from £2,700 per term for Nursery to £11,440 per term for full boarding in Years 5-8, supplemented by optional extras (music lessons £31.60-£44.25, sport activities £97.40-£126 per term), private school bus transport (£5.75 per journey), and late stay care. The school currently operates with approximately 150-160 boarders per year across weekly and flexi-boarding arrangements, and direct enrollment is supported through Open Mornings held three times per year, taster days, individual visits, and a registrar-led admissions process (£100 registration fee, £1,000 deposit). Beaudesert is a non-selective institution that nonetheless places over 40% of Year 8 leavers in scholarships at leading UK senior schools, with consistent placement pipelines to Cheltenham College (66 pupils 2023-2026), Marlborough College (29), St Mary's Calne (13), Radley (12), Cheltenham Ladies' College (11), and Eton College (7).

Name

Beaudesert Park School

Legal name

Beaudesert Park School

Website

https://beaudesert.gloucs.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Beaudesert Park School is an independent day, weekly and flexi-boarding prep school in the Cotswolds for girls and boys aged 3 to 13, founded 1908 and set to join the Rugby School Group in July 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Prep School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Academic/School-Readiness Preschools (EDACABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years) (EDACACAB), Nature-Based / Forest School Early Learning Programs (EDACADAD)

Keywords

• Independent prep school
• Boarding school education
• Pre-prep education
• Early years education
• Prep school scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Minchinhampton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Core revenue from tuition fees for day pupils and boarders across Nursery, Pre-Prep (Reception-Year 2), and Prep (Years 3-8). Fees vary by year group with Prep School day fees from £6,900 to £9,520 per term.
2. Boarding Fees: Weekly and flexi-boarding revenue from boarders in Years 4-8. Boarding fees are £11,440 per term for full boarders, with flexi-boarding at £62.50 for first night, £52.40 second night, £41.80 thereafter.
3. Optional Extracurricular Activities: Charges for optional activities including music lessons (£31.60-£44.25 per lesson), speech and drama (£11.75-£31.95 per lesson), ballet/dance (£97.40 per term), judo (£126 per term), golf (£117 per term), fencing (£117 per term), and tennis coaching (£126 per term).
4. Transport Services: Private school bus routes generating revenue at £5.75 per journey with 40% sibling discount on second and subsequent children.
5. Nursery Late Stay Care: Additional charges for Nursery late stay supervision: £7 per day (3:30-4:15pm) or £18.50 per day (3:30-5:30pm).

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Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Beaudesert Park School is an independent weekly, flexi-boarding, and day prep school for girls and boys aged 3 to 13, set in the Cotswolds. It delivers structured education across Nursery, Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2), and Prep School (Years 3-8), preparing pupils for Common Entrance and scholarship examinations to leading UK independent senior schools, and offers optional paid extras such as instrumental music lessons, LAMDA speech and drama, ballet, judo, fencing, golf, tennis coaching, and learning support lessons.

Product overview

Beaudesert Park School is an independent day and flexi-boarding prep school for girls and boys aged 3 to 13, set in the Cotswolds. The school offers a structured educational programme comprising three main phases: Nursery (ages 3-4), Pre-Prep (Reception to Year 2), and Prep School (Years 3-8). The school provides weekly and flexi-boarding options from Year 4, with approximately 150-160 children boarding annually. Academic provision includes Classics (Latin, Greek), Modern Languages (French, Spanish), Sciences, Humanities, Computing, and Creative Arts. Co-curricular offerings span Music (with over 300 lessons weekly), Drama, Art, Design and Technology, Forest School, and extensive Sports programmes. The school operates from a purpose-built Performing Arts Centre (opened 2015) and extensive grounds including Minchinhampton Common. In 2026, the school will join the Rugby School Group, gaining access to significant investment while maintaining its autonomy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery Programme
• Pre-Prep School
• Prep School Comprehensive education for Years 3-8 (ages 7-13) preparing pupils for Common Entrance and scholarship examinations to independent senior schools, with academic sets from Year 4, specialist teaching, and a broad curriculum including Classics (Latin from Year 6, Greek optional), Modern Languages, Sciences, Arts, and Sports. Day fees from £6,900 to £9,520 per term.
• Weekly Boarding Full boarding option where children stay Monday night to either Thursday or Friday night, returning home on weekends, half terms, and exeats. Boarding fees £11,440 per term for full boarders. Available from Year 4.
• Flexi-Boarding Flexible boarding allowing parents and children to choose how many nights to board each week, with nights varying week by week to suit family needs. From Year 4 onwards. Priced at £62.50 first night, £52.40 second night, and £41.80 each subsequent night per week.
• Music Programme Comprehensive music education with curriculum, instrumental and singing lessons, ensembles and clubs, professional concert series, and school concerts. Over 300 music lessons scheduled weekly for Year 2 to Year 8. Music lessons at £31.60 (Pre-Prep) to £44.25 (Prep) per lesson.
• Drama Programme Diverse drama programme offering all children opportunities to take part in productions both on and backstage, with additional Speech and Drama lessons preparing pupils for LAMDA accreditation. Speech and Drama lessons from £11.75 to £31.95 per lesson.
• Design and Technology Programme Study of tools and materials following the design process with opportunities to experiment with materials and techniques including computer-aided design, traditional manufacturing, and 3D printing.
• Forest School Outdoor education programme delivered by two qualified Level 3 Forest School Leaders, allowing children from Nursery to Year 2 to explore and experience the natural world through practical activities in all seasons across the school's extensive woodland grounds.
• Performing Arts Centre State-of-the-art facility completed in summer 2015 featuring a main auditorium with flexible tiered seating, music classrooms with Apple Mac computers, sound-proof music pods for individual instrumental lessons, and a dance foyer. Shortlisted for RIBA award in 2016.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40% of Year 8 children gained scholarships to leading senior schools in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Rugby School GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026In July 2026, Beaudesert Park School will join Rugby School Group, a co-educational day and boarding secondary school established in 1567 with 890 students. The partnership will bring seven-figure investment in Beaudesert's site, facilities and infrastructure while maintaining Beaudesert's distinctive identity and autonomy. Children will benefit from new academic and co-curricular opportunities with close collaboration between staff teams.
• National Schools Equestrian Association (NSEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool is registered with NSEA and regularly competes in their events to qualify for NSEA National, Plate, County Cup and Grass Roots Finals. Children with access to their own horses and ponies can join the teams coordinated by the School's Equestrian Team Manager.
• Schools Equestrian Games (SEG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered with SEG and compete in variety of disciplines including SEG One Day Event Championships in September. Children with access to horses/ponies participate in team competitions.
• Beaufort Polo ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong affiliation with Beaufort Polo Club where children can have polo lessons during Thursday afternoon activities. School has successful Polo Team and hosts own polo event in Summer Term.
• Schools and Universities Polo Association (SUPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool is a member of SUPA and competes in polo competitions throughout the year. Coordinates with Beaufort Polo Club for training and competition opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lambrook School: Highly regarded independent prep school in Berkshire, ages 3–13, day and flexi/weekly boarding from a similar affluent catchment; comparable scholarship record and extracurricular breadth.
• Dean Close Preparatory School: Co-educational day and boarding prep school in Cheltenham, close geographic competitor serving similar Cotswolds families preparing children for senior schools including Cheltenham College and Dean Close Senior.
• Hatherop Castle School: Co-educational prep school in the Cotswolds with day, weekly and flexi-boarding, ages 2–13, and a similar academic-plus-outdoor pedagogy positioning.
• Pinewood School: Independent co-educational prep school in Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds; covers ages 3–13 with similar Forest School and broad curriculum emphasis.
• Bredon School: Co-educational independent prep and senior school in Gloucestershire offering day and boarding, with overlap in target families and pastoral-led positioning.
• St Hugh's School: Independent prep school in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, co-educational day and boarding, age range 3–13, with comparable focus on Common Entrance preparation and outdoor learning.
• The Elms School: Independent co-educational prep school in Colwall, Herefordshire, similar age range (3–13), mix of day and boarding, comparable Cotswolds/West-of-England catchment and senior school destinations.
• St Edward's School (Cheltenham): Preparatory school in Cheltenham catering to ages 3–13 with mix of day and boarding, comparable curriculum scope and senior school destinations across the Cotswolds.

Broad incumbents

• Marlborough College (prep feeder): Senior school that is both a key customer destination (29 leavers 2023–2026) and a structural peer in the UK independent prep-to-senior pipeline; its prep school competes indirectly for the same prep-stage families.

Others

• Rugby School Group: Receiving senior school and now prospective parent organisation (July 2026); a key strategic partner/customer rather than a competitor, comparable as a heritage UK independent boarding institution.

Market position

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