Amersham School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 December 2025

Pupils are very happy at school. They appreciate that their teachers know them well, and they feel cherished as individuals. As a result, potential barriers to learning are identified and reduced. Pupils enjoy their learning. They value their lessons and appreciate the way the curriculum gives them choices. This keeps learning fresh as they progress through the school. Pupils of all ages benefit from the extensive range of clubs and activities on offer. Teaching about fundamental British values, staying safe and respect helps pupils to know how to treat each other well. The school ensures that pupils are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils are well informed about the range of options they have after they complete their GCSEs or post- 16 courses. Students in the sixth form particularly like the way that the curriculum is designed to help them achieve their ambitions. For example, human biology supports students' future careers in sports coaching, medical fields and childcare. Whatever students' future plans, they receive targeted help and support to maximise their chances of success. Pupils achieve well. Outcomes in many examination subjects are above the national averages. Post-16 students do particularly well in BTEC qualifications. Students benefit from what the school does to support them in their learning and to prepare them for their next steps. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are positive. They take pride in how welcoming the school is. Shared spaces are friendly and vibrant. Pupils say that bullying is very rare. They are certain that it would be quickly dealt with should it occur. Similarly, if they have concerns, they know that staff would take their worries seriously. Most pupils attend well. The majority of pupils who need extra support with attendance benefit from the help that the school provides.

What the school should improve

• The school should continue to ensure that pupils of all ages are supported to write with accuracy and fluency as part of the school's focus on strong foundations.
• The school should ensure that disadvantaged pupils remain a high priority in the school's monitoring systems so that the gap between disadvantaged pupils' attainment and attendance and that of others closes.
• Leaders should ensure that pupils develop secure and detailed knowledge across all aspects of the personal development programme so that they are well prepared for life beyond school.

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