Beachborough School
Brackley, Northamptonshire · NN13 5LB
Beachborough is a nurturing co-educational prep school set across 35 acres on the Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire/Northamptonshire borders, serving children from age 2.5 to 13. The school emphasises a 'learning adventure' ethos where individual flourishing and 'world-ready' citizenship development sit alongside academic achievement. With both day and boarding options, Beachborough combines pastoral care with a broad, enrichment-focused curriculum that integrates sport, arts, and outdoor learning.
- →Boarding provision for families seeking flexibility or international relocation
- →Expansive rural setting with 35 acres enabling outdoor learning and adventure
- →Strong emphasis on pastoral care, wellbeing, and individual nurturing within a structured environment
- →Broad co-curricular programme spanning sport, arts, STEM, and leadership development
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a nurturing, inclusive environment where character development and pastoral care are prioritised alongside academics; families valuing outdoor learning, boarding community, and a balance between academic rigour and wellbeing.
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Contact & visit
Westbury
Brackley, Northamptonshire
NN13 5LB
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Beachborough School?
Day fees at Beachborough School are approximately £16,500 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Beachborough School?
Beachborough School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Beachborough School a boarding school?
Beachborough School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Beachborough School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Beachborough School “Excellent” (2018).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Nurturing, inclusive pastoral care and individual attention
✓Vibrant boarding community and #ILoveBoarding ethos
✓Expansive grounds and outdoor learning opportunities
✓Broad enrichment-led curriculum balancing academics with character development
✓Strong staff engagement and transparent parent communication
Common concerns
!Rural location may present transport challenges for some families
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; limited external validation of standards
!Limited published data on academic outcomes and university destinations