The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.7 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.7
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
12.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,052
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- AMERSHAM SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Sharon Jarrett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stanley Hill, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStony Dean School
Special school · 540m away
St George's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 562m away
Henry Allen Nursery School
Nursery · 944m away
Woodside Junior School
Primary · 984m away
Home Tuition Service
Miscellaneous · 1.1km away
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Chestnut Lane School
Primary · 1.6km away
Dr Challoner's High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Amersham School a selective school?
No. Amersham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Amersham School?
Amersham School currently has 1,052 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Amersham School take?
Amersham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Amersham School?
Amersham School is in Amersham, HP7 9HH, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Amersham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Amersham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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