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The Beacon is a leading independent prep school for boys and girls aged 3 to 13 years, set in the Chiltern countryside in Amersham. The school has a well-founded reputation for being an exceptional, happy school where no child is overlooked. Pupils are inspired to fulfil their own academic, creative and physical potential, both in and beyond the classroom.

All class sizes are small and whilst academic excellence is at the heart of the school, The Beacon is dedicated to teaching pupils ‘how to learn’, instilling core learning skills such as independent thinking, communication, teamwork and resilience, preparing them for this ever-changing world. From the earliest steps in initial learning, The Beacon prepares children for secondary education through a cross-curricular approach that offers both richness and diversity of opportunity.

The Beacon is proud to have a long-standing success with senior school transition, and a formidable reputation of scholarships offered. In recent years, pupils have been fortunate to receive Academic, Music, Drama, Performing Arts, Art, Design Technology and Sports scholarships at some of the most highly esteemed independent senior schools around the country. The school also enjoys impressive success at 11+ for entry into Grammar Schools.

The Beacon successfully met standards across all categories in the ISI Inspection 2025. Inspectors highlighted that school leaders have a clear vision of ‘guiding the next generation’, preparing pupils for the future. They praised The Beacon for its broad and inclusive curriculum, including extra-curricular opportunities, and its expertise in promoting pupils’ welfare by ensuring physical, mental health and emotional wellbeing is met.