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Schools in Amersham

A town in Buckinghamshire

  • Town
  • 21 schools and nurseries
  • 4,293 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Amersham at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Amersham's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries217 primary · 2 secondary · 9 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1179%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths83%Attainment 8 64.3, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary10%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school14%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Amersham

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Amersham primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Amersham

7 mainstream schools in Amersham, best first

Elangeni School

Amersham, HP6 6EG · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1185%

England 62%

Days missed
2.9%
Pupils
240
Pupils per teacher
20.3
View school Elangeni School
See all 9 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Amersham

2 mainstream schools in Amersham, best first

Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Amersham, HP6 5HA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

238 first choices, 185 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1676.2

England 46.2

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
1,384
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Amersham School

Amersham, HP7 9HH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results above the England average.

189 first choices, 175 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.4

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
1,050
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Amersham School
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Amersham

9 in Amersham, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 9 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Amersham

3 in Amersham, by the school's Eduscope score

Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Amersham, HP6 5HA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

238 first choices, 185 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1676.2

England 46.2

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
1,384
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Amersham School

Amersham, HP7 9HH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results above the England average.

189 first choices, 175 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.4

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
1,050
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Amersham School

Stony Dean School

Amersham, HP7 9JW · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.3%
Pupils
215
Pupils per teacher
6.9
View school Stony Dean School

Special Schools in Amersham

1 in Amersham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Stony Dean School

Amersham, HP7 9JW · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.3%
Pupils
215
Pupils per teacher
6.9
View school Stony Dean School

Private Schools in Amersham

2 in Amersham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Heatherton School

Amersham, HP6 5QB · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
149
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Heatherton School

The Beacon School

Amersham, HP6 5PF · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 13 · Boys

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
453
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Beacon School
The map

Every school in Amersham, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

See them as a list
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Henry Allen Nursery School, OutstandingChestnut Lane School, Good or betterElangeni School, GoodSt George's Church of England Infant School, GoodSt Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham, Good or betterHeatherton School, InspectedThe Beacon School, InspectedStony Dean School, OutstandingDr Challoner's Grammar School, OutstandingAmersham School, Expected standard in every areaChesham Bois Church of England School, GoodWoodside Junior School, GoodOur Lady's Catholic Primary School, GoodHolding Hands Pre-School, OutstandingAcre Wood Nursery School, GoodLindfield Pre-School Nursery, GoodPartou Chiltern Avenue Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodAmersham Hospital Day Nursery, GoodKMK Kinderzimmer 10, GoodLittle Learners Nursery LtdWoodlands Nursery, Outstanding
  • Outstanding5
  • Good10
  • Not graded yet6
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Amersham school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Amersham's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Amersham by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Amersham vs England

How good are Amersham's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Amersham

AmershamEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    79%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    83%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    14%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    10%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 8 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding3
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Amersham in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
79% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap60%75%90%2018201920222023202420252026
76% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
14% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Amersham has 21 schools and nurseries.

There are 7% more pupils than in 2018.

10% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Amersham's state schools each January.

Up 7% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Amersham10%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Amersham

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Amersham?

Amersham has 21 schools, including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Amersham?

The highest-ranked schools in Amersham on Eduscope are Dr Challoner's Grammar School, St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham, Elangeni School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Amersham are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Amersham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 3 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Amersham perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Amersham, 79% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Amersham?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Amersham is 16.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Amersham schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Amersham is 14.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Amersham?

There are 4,293 pupils enrolled across schools in Amersham, with 1,577 in primary and 2,649 in secondary. 9.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Amersham?

There are 2 independent schools in Amersham. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Amersham on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Amersham?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in Amersham by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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