Schools in Amersham
Amersham has 19 schools: 15 primary and 4 secondary or all-through. 94% of the 17 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Dr Challoner's Grammar School has the highest Attainment 8 score (76.2 in 2026). Among primary schools, Chesham Bois Church of England School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (88% in 2025).
- 21 schools
- 4 secondary
- 15 primary
Secondary Schools in Amersham
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Challoner's Grammar School | Outstanding | 76.2 (2026) | +1.18 (2024) | 1,384 |
| 2 | Dr Challoner's High School | Outstanding | 76.2 (2026) | +1.11 (2024) | 1,391 |
| 3 | Amersham School | Expected standard | 52.4 (2026) | +0.34 (2024) | 1,050 |
| 4 | Stony Dean School | Outstanding | – | – | 215 |
Primary Schools in Amersham
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.
| # | School | Ofsted | Met expected standard | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesham Bois Church of England School | Good | 88% (2025) | 218 |
| 2 | Elangeni School | Good | 85% (2025) | 240 |
| 3 | Little Chalfont Primary School | Outstanding | 78% (2025) | 247 |
| 4 | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School | Good | 78% (2025) | 212 |
| 5 | Curzon Church of England Combined School | Good | 77% (2025) | 162 |
| 6 | Woodside Junior School | Good | 77% (2025) | 240 |
| 7 | Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy | Good | 73% (2025) | 168 |
| 8 | St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham | Good | 71% (2025) | 303 |
| 9 | Chestnut Lane School | Good | – | 206 |
| 10 | Coleshill Church of England Infant School | Good | – | 44 |
| 11 | Henry Allen Nursery School | – | – | 67 |
| 12 | Home Tuition Service | – | – | – |
| 13 | Hyde Heath Infant School | Good | – | 51 |
| 14 | Little Missenden Church of England School | Good | – | 28 |
| 15 | St George's Church of England Infant School | Good | – | 158 |