The New Beacon is a leading day and boarding prep school for boys aged 3-13, with a co-educational nursery, renowned for its commitment to excellence in education, sports and the arts. We pride ourselves on providing an engaging, inspiring, and nurturing environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. Set in 22 acres of woodland, the school benefits from excellent facilities including, a swimming pool, sports centre, forest school, floodlit astroturf pitch, music school and theatre. Weekly boarding is available for all pupils from Year 5 – Year 8 complimenting the extended day provision and encouraging boys to develop their independence as they progress through school. Since merging with Tonbridge School in 2021, The New Beacon has benefitted from the close relationships and expertise of one of the leading boys’ boarding and day schools in the country where the vast majority of pupils will go on to study after Year 8. Celebrating 125 years of all-boys Prep School education in 2025, the school is excited to continue building on its outstanding reputation, mindful of its history and traditions, and ready for innovation.