Amersham School
URN: 137343 • Amersham HP7 9HH
Overview
- Name
- Amersham School
- URN
- 137343
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- AMERSHAM SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sharon Jarrett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01494726562
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stanley Hill, Amersham HP7 9HH
Summary
Amersham School is a mixed secondary academy located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, with a current enrolment of 1,052 pupils and a capacity of 1,040. The school prides itself on delivering a personalised and progressive education, focusing on the development of self-confident and enquiring learners. The ethos of the school is built around fostering ambition and providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Amersham School is designed to inspire students, with a particular emphasis on Business and Enterprise. The school offers a diverse range of subjects and extra-curricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education. Students achieve commendable examination results at both GCSE and A Level, consistently ranking among the top-performing upper schools in the county.
Amersham School is committed to creating a strong community, welcoming collaboration with parents and local partners. The school hosts various events, including open evenings and mornings, to engage with families and showcase its vibrant school life. The headteacher, Mrs. Sharon E. Jarrett, emphasizes the importance of innovation and improvement in the school's mission to prepare students for future success.
The curriculum at Amersham School is designed to inspire students, with a particular emphasis on Business and Enterprise. The school offers a diverse range of subjects and extra-curricular activities, promoting a well-rounded education. Students achieve commendable examination results at both GCSE and A Level, consistently ranking among the top-performing upper schools in the county.
Amersham School is committed to creating a strong community, welcoming collaboration with parents and local partners. The school hosts various events, including open evenings and mornings, to engage with families and showcase its vibrant school life. The headteacher, Mrs. Sharon E. Jarrett, emphasizes the importance of innovation and improvement in the school's mission to prepare students for future success.
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- Calendar (calendar)
- 20 Oct Half Term Holiday (other)
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- School Uniform View the school uniform policy and expectations. (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School (82.0)
- Dr Challoner's High School (82.0)
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School (70.2)
- Amersham School (45.2)
- Dr Challoner's High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- AMERSHAM SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1040
- Pupils
- 1052
- Boys
- 554
- Girls
- 498
- FSM %
- 13.80
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-06-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1052 | 554 | 498 | 1040 | 13.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1051 | 536 | 515 | 1040 | 13.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 991 | 498 | 493 | 1040 | 12.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 991 | 498 | 493 | 1040 | 12.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 943 | 482 | 461 | 1040 | 9.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 916 | 475 | 441 | 1040 | 8.20 |
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