Heatherton School vs The Beacon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 649 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherton School
Amersham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
The Beacon School
Amersham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
453 students
| Measure | Heatherton School Amersham, South East | The Beacon School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 149 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 149 | 453 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Amersham | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.berkhamsted.com/heatherton | www.beaconschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Beacon School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 149.
- •Heatherton School is girls and The Beacon School is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heatherton School better than The Beacon School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heatherton School and The Beacon School?
About 649 m in a straight line, between Amersham and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heatherton School: 149. The Beacon School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heatherton School and The Beacon School rank in South East?
Heatherton School is unranked and The Beacon School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).