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Amersham School
Stanley Hill, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HH, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.1 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,052
Capacity
1,040
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.7, placing it in the top 31% nationally. The school shows strength in English and Maths, with 74% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in these subjects. However, only 29% of students enter the EBacc, and just 5% progress to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 15 March 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 49.7 | Top 31% UK |
| 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%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| 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%. | 55% | Top 27% UK |
| 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%. | 29% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.0%
Asian Indian7.2%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.66752, -0.59393 · HP7 9HH
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN137343
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.amershamschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Amersham School rated by Ofsted?
Amersham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 March 2016.
Is Amersham School a good school?
Amersham School scores 62.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Amersham School in GCSEs?
Amersham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.7. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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