Beechwood Sacred Heart School is set in 23 acres of beautiful parkland in the center of Tunbridge Wells, less than one hour from London. The school is centered on a grand Victorian Mansion built-in 1855 in the style of Osborne House, Queen Victoria's home on the Isle of Wight.
Beechwood is a co-educational independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 3 -18, which comprises a Pre-Prep, Preparatory, and Senior School. It is a thriving, happy, and purposeful place where excellence and a love of learning are nurtured.
The children at Beechwood are at the heart of everything that we do. Their enthusiasm and passions are nurtured by a dedicated team of teachers who inspire our students to give their very best both in and outside the classroom, at school and home.
Our international day and boarding community for boys and girls aged 3-18 is set in 23 acres of beautiful parkland in the center of Royal Tunbridge Wells. With 23 subjects at A Level including Photography, Art, Textiles, DT, Drama, Music, Psychology and Business Studies as well as the more traditional subjects we allow students at all levels to play to their strengths and study the subjects that excite them.
We have the following key aims and objectives:
- To provide for all pupils a curriculum that is broad, balanced, coherent, and relevant
- To assist all pupils to acquire the knowledge and skills which will enable them to lead fulfilling lives at School, at home, and work, through academic and personal development opportunities.
- To enable all pupils to become confident, independent, self-disciplined adults, able to co-operate with others in a responsible and considerate manner
- To assist all pupils to appreciate human achievement in all forms: art, drama, literature, music, science, technology, and physical pursuits and to encourage participation in these fields as appropriate
- To enable all pupils to gain knowledge of and respect for people of other races and nationalities and their beliefs, cultures, and ways of life, and to encourage them to live together harmoniously
- To develop in all pupils care and concern for others
- To encourage all pupils to contribute to the life and community of the School through a culture of service and participation in activities and events.
- To promote in all pupils respect of religious and moral values and in particular those of the Catholic Church
Mission Statement
- To be a vibrant, caring school, providing an education rooted in our Catholic Christian faith and in the Sacred Heart tradition, where each person is known and loved.
- To enable all who study here to discover their strengths and make the most of their talents within a nurturing and supportive community.
- To foster spiritual and personal development and a sense of social responsibility.
- Creating an educational environment that nurtures creativity encourages flexibility and embraces independence of thought.
- To equip our pupils with the values, skills, and habits of mind that will help shape their future in a wider world.
The Goals of Sacred Heart Education
Schools of the Sacred Heart commit themselves to educate to:
- The goal I: personal and active faith in God
- Goal II: a deep respect for intellectual values
- Goal III: a social awareness that impels to action
- Goal IV: the building of community as a Christian value
- Goal V: personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom
We benefit from close links with the local parish of St Augustine. All the major feasts in the Christian calendar are marked by sharing in the celebration of Mass in the School’s Chapel, and each Year group has an opportunity to prepare and participate in a Liturgy of its own during each academic year.
