Address: 15 Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Bucks HP6 5PF
Website: beaconschool.co.uk
Founded: 1933
Pupils: 500, coed aged 3-13
Fees: £3,875-£8,995 per term
Head: Mr Nick Baker
Entrance Procedure: Selective; 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
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, netball, hockey, basketball, swimming, athletics, 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 pupils receive weekly LAMDA tuition.
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 2026, leavers gained scholarships to Harrow, Haileybury, Berkhamsted, Merchant Taylors’, Rugby and Shiplake College.
Head’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.
