Heatherton School
URN: 110539 • Amersham HP6 5QB
Overview
- Name
- Heatherton School
- URN
- 110539
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 40.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Nicoll (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01494726433
- Website
- Visit Heatherton School website
- Address
-
10 Copperkins Lane, Amersham HP6 5QB
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Summary
Heatherton School is an independent girls' prep school located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, with a current enrolment of 170 pupils and a capacity of 180. The school offers a nurturing environment for girls aged 4 to 11, complemented by a co-educational nursery for children aged 2 to 4. Heatherton is part of the Berkhamsted Schools Group, which emphasizes a commitment to academic excellence and personal development.
The curriculum at Heatherton is designed to inspire a love of learning, with a strong focus on academic achievement and co-curricular activities. The school promotes a holistic approach to education, encouraging outdoor education and teamwork, which helps build confidence and resilience among pupils. Recent accolades highlight the school's dedication to mental health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Heatherton prides itself on fostering a close-knit community where each child is known and valued. The school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports the individual interests and needs of its pupils, ensuring they thrive both academically and socially.
The curriculum at Heatherton is designed to inspire a love of learning, with a strong focus on academic achievement and co-curricular activities. The school promotes a holistic approach to education, encouraging outdoor education and teamwork, which helps build confidence and resilience among pupils. Recent accolades highlight the school's dedication to mental health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
Heatherton prides itself on fostering a close-knit community where each child is known and valued. The school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports the individual interests and needs of its pupils, ensuring they thrive both academically and socially.
Useful links
- Preparation for Senior Schools (sen)
- Start Your Journey Heatherton Age 2 – 4 Co-Ed Nursery4 - 11 Girls (calendar)
- Visit (calendar)
- Start Your Journey Pre-Prep Age 3 – 7 Co-Ed (calendar)
- Apply (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Search (other)
- Contact (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stony Dean School (69.2)
- Home Tuition Service (45.2)
- The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit (45.2)
- The Beacon School (41.3)
- Amersham Montessori School At Amersham Cricket Club (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 170
- Boys
- 6
- Girls
- 164
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1966-10-26
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 170 | 6 | 164 | 180 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 165 | 4 | 161 | 180 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 147 | 8 | 139 | 172 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 147 | 8 | 139 | 172 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 148 | 9 | 139 | 172 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 159 | 12 | 147 | 172 | 0.00 |
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