The Beacon School
Amersham, Buckinghamshire, South East · HP6 5PF
Founded in 1933, The Beacon School in Amersham is an independent preparatory school taking children from age three through to thirteen. With around 500 pupils, it sits in the medium-size band and is comfortable rather than crowded. Its Independent Schools Inspectorate rating is 'excellent' across the board, including for pupils' personal development, and all compliance standards were met. A notable feature is the breadth of bursary support, with awards of up to 100 per cent of fees available according to need.
500
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£26,586
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-13
- Pupils
- 500
- Location
- Amersham, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.beaconschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01494 433654
Headteacher
Headmaster Nick Baker
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Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the school 'excellent', the inspectorate's highest standard, reflecting strong outcomes for a prep school preparing children for senior school entry at 13. Almost a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to identifying and meeting a range of learning needs. Academic scholarships are among the awards offered, recognising able pupils as they progress.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.72%
- EHC plans
- 0.2%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a clear strength, with cricket, hockey, rugby, tennis, athletics, cross country and swimming all on offer. Scholarships in sport, drama and art point to a school that values achievement beyond the classroom and rewards talent across several fields.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1933
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,625 - £26,586
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Bursaries offered (usually in years 3-6) up to 100 per cent, according to financial need. Short-term assistance can be given if financial situation changes.
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 January 2025
The last word
A well-regarded co-educational prep with excellent inspection results and genuinely generous bursaries, making it worth a look for families who might assume independent fees are out of reach.
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The Beacon School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Beacon School located?
The Beacon School is located at Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Amersham, HP6 5PF.
What type of school is The Beacon School?
The Beacon School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend The Beacon School?
The Beacon School has approximately 500 pupils on roll.
What is The Beacon School's inspection rating?
The Beacon School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 21 January 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.