Open Day Information

The Beacon Open Day

Event date: 26 Sep 2026

Guiding the next generation.

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

 

Class sizes are small and whilst academic excellence is at the heart of the school, The Beacon is dedicated to instilling core learning skills such as independent thinking, communication, teamwork and resilience, preparing children for this ever-changing world.

 

The school has extremely well-resourced buildings with spectacular facilities; a beautiful blend of old 17th-century farmstead and barns with new, including a 220-seat Theatre, a Design and Technology Suite, state-of-the-art Cooking and Nutrition Room, a 25m Swimming Pool, two Libraries, a large Sports Hall, two AstroTurf’s and 16-acres of playing fields.

 

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.

 

Music and Drama are strengths at The Beacon, with numerous opportunities for children to perform, including a range of weekly Music and Drama clubs. Every child is given a chance to perform throughout the year and performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe are a particular highlight.

 

Sport is all-inclusive and exemplifies teamwork, emphasising the school ethos that everybody matters. Pupils regularly compete at County level in cricket, hockey, tennis, athletics, cross country, swimming and rugby. The Beacon has an excellent record of success in many national and regional competitions.

 

The welfare and wellbeing of all children is a primary focus. With a full-time Wellbeing Coach and Counsellor, two Mental Health First Aiders and a team of 16-trained Mental Health Champions across the school, there is comprehensive support for the whole Beacon Community.

 

Little Beacons is an inspiring and nurturing educational Nursery welcoming boys and girls from the age of 3, offering early school experiences to encourage development of a love and curiosity for learning. They enjoy weekly lessons with specialised staff in Music, French, Swimming, Outdoor Learning and Games.

 

Whole School Open Day is Saturday 26^th September – link to book a place:

https://www.beaconschool.co.uk/admissions/visit-us/