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 | 1051 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51%
Girls: 49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 81 | 180 |
| 8 | 91 | 85 | 176 |
| 9 | 104 | 99 | 203 |
| 10 | 84 | 81 | 165 |
| 11 | 73 | 99 | 172 |
| 12 | 48 | 39 | 87 |
| 13 | 37 | 31 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.9% |
| Indian | 6.9% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-09-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-29 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-03-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-03-28 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Amersham School | ||
| 2011-03-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-03-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.32 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |