Amersham School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stanley Hill Amersham Buckinghamshire HP7 9HH |
| Phone | 01494726562 |
| Reference Number | 137343 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1052 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.66%
Girls: 47.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 93 | 82 | 175 |
| 8 | 96 | 82 | 178 |
| 9 | 91 | 81 | 172 |
| 10 | 103 | 92 | 195 |
| 11 | 83 | 80 | 163 |
| 12 | 40 | 43 | 83 |
| 13 | 48 | 38 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71% |
| Indian | 7.2% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| White & Asian | 3.9% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| African | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Report Date | 2026-02-03 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 49.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St George's Church of England Infant School
White Lion Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HX |
0.35 miles |
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Henry Allen Nursery School
Mitchell Walk, Amersham, HP6 6NW |
0.59 miles |
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Woodside Junior School
Mitchell Walk, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6NW |
0.61 miles |
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Home Tuition Service
Council Offices, Amersham, HP6 5BY |
0.68 miles |
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Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Bell Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6PF |
0.98 miles |
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Chestnut Lane School
105 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6EF |
0.99 miles |
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Elangeni School
Woodside Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6EG |
1.07 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham
School Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0EL |
1.14 miles |
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Heatherton School
10 Copperkins Lane, Amersham, HP6 5QB |
1.28 miles |
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Chesham Bois Church of England School
128 Bois Lane, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6DE |
1.5 miles |
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The Beacon School
Amersham Road, Amersham, HP6 5PF |
1.65 miles |
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Little Chalfont Primary School
Oakington Avenue, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6SX |
1.71 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5PL |
1.81 miles |
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Waterside Primary Academy
Blackhorse Avenue, Waterside, Chesham, Waterside Primary Academy, Black Horse Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QU |
1.97 miles |
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Coleshill Church of England Infant School
Village Road, Coleshill, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0LQ |
2.1 miles |
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Thomas Harding Junior School
Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill, Thomas Harding Junior School, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1LR |
2.49 miles |
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Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery
School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JJ |
2.65 miles |
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Chenies School
Chenies, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 6ER |
2.71 miles |
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Chalfont St Giles Junior School
Parsonage Road, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP8 4JW |
2.81 miles |
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The Russell School
Brushwood Drive, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5RR |
2.97 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue, Pineapple Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW |
0.34 miles |
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Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA |
0.91 miles |
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Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9QB |
1.03 miles |
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Chesham Grammar School
White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA |
2.87 miles |
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Heritage House School
Cameron Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3BP |
3.11 miles |
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Chiltern Hills Academy
Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG |
3.13 miles |
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St Clement Danes School
Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 6EW |
3.43 miles |
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Alfriston School
Penn Road, Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2TS |
3.86 miles |
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The Chalfonts Community College
Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8TP |
4.11 miles |
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Holmer Green Senior School
Parish Piece, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6SP |
4.46 miles |
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The Reach Free School
Long Lane, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 8AB |
4.52 miles |
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Beaconsfield High School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1RR |
4.89 miles |
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The Beaconsfield School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ |
4.89 miles |