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The Beacon School


Address: 15 Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5PF
Founded: 1933
Pupils: 510, all boys aged 3-13 (coed nursery from September 2026; coed reception, year 3 and year 7 from September 2027)
Termly Fees: £5,351-£8,862
Head Teacher: Mr Nick Baker
Entrance Procedure: Selective, with main entry points nursery, reception, year 3 and year 7
School Visits: Open mornings available to book online, or arrange a private tour by contacting admissions
Contact: [email protected] or 01494 432764

The Curriculum

The Beacon prepares children 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 pupils the skills they need to thrive throughout their adult lives, along with a lifelong curiosity and love of learning.

Sport & The Arts

The school’s ethos is ‘sport for all’. Whatever the sporting level, children are coached and encouraged to develop a love for sport that will last a lifetime. Sports include rugby, 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. Netball will be introduced in 2027.

Pastoral Care

Nurturing, supporting and encouraging all children 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 wellbeing coach and counsellor, meets regularly to ensure pupils’ changing needs are met.

Exit Destinations

In 2025, pupils gained scholarships to Harrow School, Marlborough College, Berkhamsted, Merchant Taylor’s, Haileybury, St Edward’s and Westbrook Hay as well as a music exhibition to Eton College.

Head Teacher’s Philosophy

To inspire children to achieve their 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 and girls aged three to 13, to help them face tomorrow’s world as they mature into caring, curious and creative young adults.