The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 316
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Julie Hills (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2016 | Short Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Heatherton School
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Amersham School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Henry Allen Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Woodside Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Beacon School
Independent · 2.0km away
St George's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Chestnut Lane School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham currently has 316 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham take?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham is in Amersham, HP7 0EL, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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