Best Schools in Amersham
45 schools in Amersham
Key Facts
- Amersham has a total of 45 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in Amersham outperform the national average, with 79.0% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Amersham excel at KS4, achieving a Progress 8 score of 0.92 and an Attainment 8 score of 70.18, significantly surpassing the national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively.
- In Amersham, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 18.99 and spend £8,716 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 18.01 and spend £7,426 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in Amersham
25 nurseries in Amersham
Top Primary Schools in Amersham
17 primary schools in Amersham
Heatherton School
Amersham, HP6 5QB
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils170
P/T Ratio–
The Beacon School
Amersham, HP6 5PF
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13 · Boys
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils507
P/T Ratio–
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Amersham, HP6 5PL
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected84%
Absence4.0%
Pupils213
P/T Ratio21.2
Top Secondary Schools in Amersham
3 secondary schools in Amersham
Dr Challoner's High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Amersham, HP7 9QB
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+1.11
Attainment 878.2
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,358
Top Special Schools in Amersham
1 special schools in Amersham
Frequently Asked Questions
Amersham has 45 schools, including 17 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 25 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Amersham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 79% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.77 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 66.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 15% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,817 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.