Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP6 5PF
10 simple reasons to choose The Beacon School
Independent prep school in Chesham Bois, Amersham.
For pupils aged 4 to 13 years.
Boys' school.
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Academically selective intake from Year 3.
Very large school with an average of four classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
The Beacon School fees range from £4,100 (Rec) to £6,175 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose The Beacon School
Schoolsmith Score®; 86.
One of the best independent prep schools in Amersham and one of the 4 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 16.6 pupils per class and 11.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for 40-50% of The Beacon School pupils are Buckinghamshire grammar schools at 11. Of the remainder half go to independent day schools, and half to boarding schools at 13. Dr Challoners is the most popular destination (35% of leavers), followed by Berkhamsted (10-20%) and Royal Grammar (10-20%). Around 10% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, international studies, French, Spanish, Latin. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term. In recent years the school has enjoyed national tournament success in chess, maths.
Specialist teachers for sport and music computing throughout, and for most subjects from Year 5.
In Years 7 and 8 the school teaches a more skills based curriculum, the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate, alongside the core ISEB curriculum subjects (maths, English, science) and/or senior school entrance curricula.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in athletics, cross country, golf.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 5 choirs, orchestra and 12 instrument ensembles. Over 5 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Attractive buildings and setting. Facilities are among the top 15% of prep schools.
Find another school near The Beacon School
Independent Prep Schools
Heatherton House School (0.6 miles); Chesham Preparatory School (3.8 miles); Berkhamsted Preparatory & Pre-Prep School (5.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Chesham Bois (0.3 miles); Chesham Bois Church of England Combined School (1 mile); Elangeni School (1 mile).
Independent Senior Schools
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar (Newland College) (6.3 miles); Berkhamsted School (6.6 miles); Royal Masonic School for Girls (7.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Dr Challoner's Grammar School (0.9 miles); Chesham Grammar School (2 miles); Dr Challoner's High School (2.4 miles).