St John's Beaumont is a Roman Catholic school and accepts boys between the ages of 4 and 13+. In addition to the Headmaster and the Deputy Headmaster, the staff consists of 4 Jesuits and 19 full-time lay teachers, 13 of whom are graduates. There are 2 Matrons, one a State Registered Nurse, and a Director of Music. Classes are small and boys can receive individual attention according to their needs and abilities. In the past 10 years 54 Scholarships have been won to leading independent schools. The school was purpose-built in 1888 by J F Bentley and stands in spacious grounds on the edge of Windsor Great Park, with extensive facilities for outdoor sports. The school has a large modern gymnasium and an indoor swimming pool. There are 8 rugby pitches and 5 main cricket squares. The school also has 4 all-weather tennis courts and a new Science Technology and Art & Craft Centre. In 1992 a new Classroom Block and Changing Room were completed. In 1993 an indoor, 25 metre swimming pool was constructed. A great variety of outdoor and indoor activities are available, and tuition is offered in most musical instruments. Members of the choir have recently won several awards at Music Festivals and the orchestra is well established. The boys have a daily opportunity for religious practice, as well as formal instruction and informal guidance in the Catholic faith. An illustrated prospectus is available from the Headmaster's secretary, and the Headmaster is always pleased to meet parents and to show them around the school.
