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The Beacon School
Independent school · Buckinghamshire
| Address | Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, HP6 5PF |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–13 |
| Pupils | 453 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01494433654 |
| Website | https://www.beaconschool.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 9 Sep 2026 | Fri 23 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Thu 10 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
Half terms: 26 Oct - 6 Nov 2026 (two weeks), Fri 12 - Fri 19 Feb 2027, 31 May - 6 Jun 2027; first halves end the last weekday before.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 8 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Thu 16 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 11 Jan 2028 | Thu 10 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 20 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
Half terms: 25 Oct - 5 Nov 2027 (two weeks), Fri 11 - Fri 18 Feb 2028, 29 May - 2 Jun 2028; first halves end the last weekday before.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Little Beacons Nursery, per session/term | £405.00 |
| Little Beacons Nursery, reduced full time termly fee | £3,875.00 |
| Reception | £5,485.00 |
| Pre-Prep - Years 1 & 2 | £6,558.00 |
| Lower School - Years 3 & 4 | £8,309.00 |
| Year 5 | £8,674.00 |
| Year 6 | £8,995.00 |
| Upper School - Years 7 & 8 | £8,995.00 |
Registration fee: £150.00
Deposit: £1,500.00
Termly fees from September 2026 include VAT, all curriculum trips, snacks and hot lunch, and pre-booked Late Stay/Prep sessions to 18:00.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Reception, Year 3, Year 7
Visit at an Open Morning or individual tour, then register online (from birth) with a non-refundable fee; waiting list by registration date. Children attend an Assessment Day the year before starting: Nursery/Reception have a short observation session; Years 1-8 spend the day in lessons with age-appropriate Maths and English assessments plus references. Offers follow within days; a deposit secures the place.
- Early Years observation and assessment (Nursery/Reception)
- Maths and English assessments (Years 1-8)
- References and school report
Open events: Early Years Stay & Play, 9.15-10.15am (ages 2-4) Thu 22 Oct 2026
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 (morning) | Stoke Poges, Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter, Chalfont St Giles | |
| Route 2 (morning) | Beaconsfield Old Town, New Town, Penn, Hazlemere | |
| Route 3 (morning) | Chorleywood, Little Chalfont, Amersham | |
| Route 4 (morning) | High Wycombe, Great Kingshill, Prestwood, Great Missenden, South Heath, Hyde Heath | |
| Route 5 (morning, Under 6 Transport Service) | Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter | |
| Route 6 (morning) | Jordans, Seer Green, Beaconsfield New Town, Coleshill, Winchmore Hill | |
| Route 7 (morning) | Berkhamsted, Ashley Green, Amersham |
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.