Stony Dean School
URN: 110579 • Amersham HP7 9JW
Overview
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- N Strain (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01494762007
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Orchard End Avenue, Amersham HP7 9JW
Summary
Stony Dean School is a community special school located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, catering to children aged 11 to 18 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. The school has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted since 2019 and focuses on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment. With a current enrolment of 213 pupils, Stony Dean emphasizes the importance of effective communication, independence, and employability in its curriculum.
The school offers personalized learning experiences, integrating activities such as work experience, sports coaching, and therapeutic support, including speech and language therapy. Each student has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring tailored support to meet individual needs. The school does not accommodate students whose primary needs are social, emotional, and mental health-related.
Stony Dean prides itself on fostering strong partnerships with families and the wider community, encouraging students to develop essential life skills and confidence. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a positive learning atmosphere, enabling students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
The school offers personalized learning experiences, integrating activities such as work experience, sports coaching, and therapeutic support, including speech and language therapy. Each student has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring tailored support to meet individual needs. The school does not accommodate students whose primary needs are social, emotional, and mental health-related.
Stony Dean prides itself on fostering strong partnerships with families and the wider community, encouraging students to develop essential life skills and confidence. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to create a positive learning atmosphere, enabling students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Useful links
- Pupil Leave of Absence (sen)
- SEN School Report (sen)
- Home (other)
- Alternative Curriculum (other)
- Autumn Term (other)
- Spring Term (other)
- Summer Term (other)
- Curriculum (other)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Not applicable
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 213
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 3
- FSM %
- 38.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 213 | 210 | 3 | 38.50 | |
2024-09-11 | 213 | 210 | 3 | 37.90 | |
2023-09-11 | 206 | 201 | 5 | 32.30 | |
2022-09-11 | 206 | 201 | 5 | 32.30 | |
2021-09-11 | 195 | 192 | 3 | 33.30 | |
2020-09-11 | 182 | 179 | 3 | 31.70 |
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