Amersham School
Amersham, HP7 9HH · Buckinghamshire · secondary school
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16th of 36 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 37 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 712 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1/10 among them, against 8.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 66.1 · 88 | 30% | 2.63 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.4 · 79 | 10% | 0.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Amersham School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,050 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,040. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Amersham School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "very happy" and feel "cherished as individuals," with leaders who are "highly ambitious for every pupil." Pupils achieve well, with many outcomes above national averages, and benefit from an "ambitious" curriculum and "positive nurturing relationships" with staff. The inspection confirms that the school meets the expected standard across all evaluated areas.
Strengths
- Pupils make "positive progress" and are "well prepared for their next stage of education," with many achieving above-average results.
- Behaviour is "calm and settled," with pupils reporting that bullying is "very rare" and that they feel safe and respected.
- Staff demonstrate "secure subject knowledge" and provide "effective support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders have a "detailed understanding" of the school and context, ensuring systems are effective and staff wellbeing is managed well.
- Sixth-form students "learn and achieve well," benefiting from "carefully crafted learning activities" and strong careers guidance.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure pupils of all ages are supported to "write with accuracy and fluency," as written communication is "less successfully developed."
- Leaders must ensure disadvantaged pupils remain a high priority in monitoring systems to close the gap in attainment and attendance.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop "secure and detailed knowledge" across all aspects of the personal development programme, particularly regarding protected characteristics.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.3 |
| 2024/25 | 49.7 |
| 2025/26 | 52.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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