Beaumont Primary School is a primary school in Purley, Surrey. There are just over 100 pupils, ranging from 4–11 years of age. A large percentage of the pupils are of ethnic minority, and speak English as an additional language. The six school years and a reception class occupy five classrooms. Beaumont's headteacher is Mrs Linda Harvey, who joined the school in 2001.
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