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The Beacon School

By Coby F

3 years ago


Address: 15 Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5PF
Founded: 1933
Number of Pupils: 510
Ages: 3-13, all boys
Termly Fees: From £5,351 (reception) to £8,862 (upper school)
Head Teacher: Mr Nick Baker
Entrance Procedure: There are four main entry points into The Beacon – Nursery (age 3), reception (age 4), year 3 (age 7) and year 7 (age 11). However, places in other year groups do become available from time to time
Contact: Admissions; 01494 432764 or admissions@beaconschool.co.uk
School Visits: Open mornings available to book online, or arrange a private tour by contacting admissions

The Curriculum

The Beacon prepares boys for secondary education through a broad curriculum that offers richness and diversity of opportunity. From first steps in initial learning to success in examinations, the school’s priority is to ensure sound academic development within a happy and stimulating community. Staff aim to give boys the skills they need to thrive throughout their adult lives, along with a lifelong curiosity and love of learning.

Games & The Arts

The school’s ethos is ‘sport for all’. Whatever the sporting level, boys are coached and encouraged to develop a love for sport that will last a lifetime. Sports inclde ugby, football, cricket, hockey, basketball, swimming, fitness, athletics, HIIT, cross-country and tennis. Performing arts is also an integral and highly valued part of school life. There is a large public performance every year, and over 100 boys receive weekly LAMDA tuition.

Pastoral Care

Nurturing, supporting and encouraging all boys to feel happy, secure and confident is of paramount importance to every member of The Beacon’s community. The pastoral care team, comprising of class teachers, form tutors, heads of sections, heads of houses, the senior leadership team and the in-school counsellor, meets regularly to ensure boys’ changing needs are met.

Recent Scholarships

2021 scholarships to Harrow School, Magdalen, Berkhamsted, Merchant Taylor’s, Haileybury, Shiplake College, Pangbourne and Stowe School. Music exhibitions at Eton College and Oundle School.

Head Teacher’s Philosophy

Our mission is to inspire your son to achieve his full academic and personal potential within a happy, safe and stimulating environment. We aim to provide education of the highest quality, delivered by caring and dedicated staff. We pride ourselves in offering a truly world-class education for boys aged three to 13, to help them face tomorrow’s world as they mature into caring, curious and creative young men.

Outstanding Characteristics

The Beacon’s reputation as a school where no boy is ever overlooked and each individual is inspired to fulfil his own academic, creative and physical potential within a caring, secure and stimulating environment has been well-earned since the school’s foundation in 1933.