The short version
89% capacity. Boys only.
- This is a boys-only school
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–13
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 507
- Capacity
- 89%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Nick Baker (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5PF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Heatherton School
Independent · 649m away
Chesham Bois Church of England School
Primary · 1.2km away
Waterside Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Elangeni School
Primary · 1.4km away
Chestnut Lane School
Primary · 1.4km away
Thomas Harding Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Home Tuition Service
Miscellaneous · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Beacon School a selective school?
No. The Beacon School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Beacon School?
The Beacon School currently has 507 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Beacon School take?
The Beacon School caters for pupils aged 3 to 13.
Where is The Beacon School?
The Beacon School is in Amersham, HP6 5PF, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Beacon School have a sixth form?
No, The Beacon School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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