A prestigious independent school in Amersham will accept girls into its main student body for the first time in its 93-year history.

The Beacon School in Amersham Road said it would be welcoming girls into the usual entry points of reception and years three and seven from 2027.

Its move to co-educational comes after the school plans to evolve and make a step towards more inclusive development.

The school was founded in 1933 and is included in The Tatler Address Book top UK private schools list.

Headmaster Nick Baker said it was 'entirely appropriate and exciting' that it would be welcoming boys and girls as they embark on the new structure.

He said: “The Beacon is a truly remarkable school in every sense and it is entirely appropriate and exciting that we embark on a co-educational structure going forward.

"The opportunities in the classroom, sports field, theatre, music school, art room, workshop and kitchen will enhance the experiences of all pupils in the coming years and reaffirm our status as one of the country’s leading prep schools. 

"Bring on the girls!”

Among the previous students at the school was the late Antony Booth, who was known as "Mike Rawlins" in Till Death Us Do Part.

Little Beacons Nursery will continue to register boys and girls from September 2026.

The Beacon School will hold a welcome morning for parents of prospective pupils on Friday, March 6 from 9.30am to 12pm.

The headmaster will start the event with an informative talk, before visitors will be shown around by upper school children and speak to teachers at the school.

To book a place, visit beaconschool.co.uk