About Us - The Beacon School

The Beacon is a leading independent prep day school for boys aged 3-13, located in Buckinghamshire.

Welcome from the Headmaster

The Beacon is a school rightly proud of its long-standing success with senior school transition and formidable sporting prowess, but more than this, it is the development of young boys’ characters, personalities and their ability to converse with one another that defines a ‘Beacon Boy’. Generations of boys have progressed to their senior schools as assets to their communities; their engaging company, innate sense of kindness, quiet confidence and good humour, all learnt and fostered through their formative years at The Beacon.

A school building generates a distinct atmosphere that reveals a school’s true character; you will discover a busy, happy and sociable school.

Nick Baker – Headmaster

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Location

Situated in the heart of Buckinghamshire

The Beacon is located in leafy Chesham Bois within the picturesque Chilterns countryside, close to Amersham in Buckinghamshire, which is on the London Underground and Chiltern Railways train line.

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“The Beacon is a flourishing boys’ preparatory school. Outdoorsy and outward looking, it consistently delivers on its sporty and academic reputation. Boys get a rock-solid education and a self-belief that prepares them for their next schools, but also for the fast-changing world beyond.”

Values & Principles

Guiding the next generation

We pride ourselves on academic excellence, abundant opportunities, and our ability to identify an individuals’ potential; preparing Beacon Boys for what’s now, what’s next, and wherever life may take them.

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ISI Inspection Report

Excellent in all areas

As a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), The Beacon is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).

The ISI inspects under the headlines of Regulatory Compliance and Educational Quality. Our latest report rated The Beacon excellent in all areas.

INSPECTION REPORT

After The Beacon

A Beacon for what's next

We are proud to be partnered with leading destination schools where our boys take the next exciting step in their educational journey, fully prepared.

Our long-standing success with senior school transition, and formidable reputation of scholarships offered is a culture we are thrilled to preserve at The Beacon.

SCHOLARSHIPS & DESTINATIONS

Staff & Governance

Introducing Our Staff & Governors

We recruit a high calibre of staff within our warm and welcoming community who are all pivotal to making The Beacon the exceptional place it is. The Beacon Board of Governors incorporates members with a wide range of experience.

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