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Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue, Pineapple Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
58.5 / 100
Top 42%
Better than 59% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
213
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 88% of parents recommending it. However, academic performance shows challenges, as there are no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a concern for prospective families. Overall, while the school has a supportive environment, parents should consider the academic outcomes alongside the positive feedback from current families.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2014Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.6 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (17 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of subjects
100%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
School keeps me informed
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.0%
Asian Pakistani11.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.2%
White Other2.8%
Asian Other1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Black African1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.67020, -0.58740 · HP7 9JW
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110579
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.stonydean.bucks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Stony Dean School rated by Ofsted?
Stony Dean School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2014.
Is Stony Dean School a good school?
Stony Dean School scores 58.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Stony Dean School?
Based on 17 Ofsted Parent View responses, Stony Dean School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Stony Dean School in GCSEs?
Stony Dean School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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