06 Jan 2026
Local co-educational prep school, Beechwood Park School, and independent senior school, St Albans School, have officially joined together as part of a new strategy that unites the two schools in their shared ethos and strong sense of community, marking an important new chapter in their longstanding relationship.
The partnership strengthens both schools’ educational offering, aiming to provide a continuous, high-quality education for pupils aged three to 18 years.
The respective Heads of Beechwood Park School and St Albans School will work closely together to shape and deliver a cohesive, forward-looking educational vision for both schools.
Joe Silvester, head at St Albans School explained more: “Our schools share a longstanding, close and trusted relationship and for many years, pupils from Beechwood Park School have continued their educational journey at St Albans School. This new partnership reflects our shared confidence in the future and our joint ambition to provide the highest standards of education for the children and families within our communities.”
Beechwood Park headmaster Christian Pritchard agreed: “I am delighted that our two schools are joining together in partnership. This affirms the strong relationship that already exists between us and creates a seamless and exciting co-educational journey for girls and boys from the age of three through to 18.”
The schools will collaborate through shared use of facilities, special joint events and enrichment activities, providing greater opportunities for staff development and shared expertise.
Girls and boys who wish to continue their education at St Albans School after completing their Beechwood Park School journey will also benefit from a preferential admissions process that will, subject to meeting certain criteria, provide a seamless pathway between the two schools.
St Albans School’s recent announcement that it will become fully co-ed and welcome girls and boys in Year 7 from September, further aligns both schools as co-educational establishments with a natural progression from three to 18 years.
Both schools will retain their current leadership team, identity, name, ethos, values, badge and uniform policy, as well as day-to-day operational autonomy. The Governors of both Beechwood Park School and St Albans School were unanimous in their decision to move forward with this opportunity.
