Amersham School

Amersham School
Motto Live, Learn and Succeed Together
Established 1964
Type Academy
Headteacher Mrs Sharon Jarrett
Chairman of Governors Mr Nigel Davies
Location Stanely Hill Avenue
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
England England
Coordinates: 51°40′03″N 0°35′37″W / 51.6674°N 0.5936°W / 51.6674; -0.5936
DfE URN 137343 Tables
Ofsted Reports Pre-academy reports
Students 850 pupils
Gender Co-educational
Ages 11–18
Houses      Delta
     Zeta
     Omega
     Beta
     Sigma
Colours          Navy and Sky Blue
Website www.amersham.bucks.sch.uk

Amersham School is a mixed secondary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. In September 2011, the school became an Academy.[1] It takes children from the age of 11 through to the age of 18 and has approximately 850 pupils.[2]

In September 2005, the school was designated by the Department for Education and Skills (DfES) as a specialist school in Business & Enterprise.[3]

The examination results at Amersham School have risen dramatically over the last five years, with 70% of pupils achieving at least five GCSEs at grades A*-C in 2010. 50% of pupils achieved five GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and Mathematics. A Level results are also at an all-time high, with a 98% pass rate and 67% of grades at A-C.

Amersham School is an upper school, and half the children who live locally pass the 11+ and go to grammar schools. In light of this data, Amersham School is performing well above national averages.

As is common with many other schools, Amersham School operates a two-year Key Stage 3. This allows three years for GCSE study, through a staged approach, and allows for a more personalised curriculum.

The school is over-subscribed for entries in Year 7 and has a sixth form.

History

The school opened on its current site in 1964, although at that time it was the Brudenell County Secondary School for girls. Following the opening of the girls' school, the Raans County Secondary School, which had opened in 1956 as a mixed school, became a boys' school. In 1992, Raans School closed. Brudenell became a mixed school, and was renamed the Amersham School. Notable alumni include Olympic Athlete Nicola Sanders.

Blocks

The main entrance includes the cafeteria, an entrance to the hall and the main office.

References

  1. "Open academies map and schools submitting applications". Department for Education. Retrieved 7 September 2011.
  2. "Schools Directory". Buckinghamshire County Council. Retrieved 2006-08-02.
  3. "Specialist Schools Home". DfES. July 2006. Archived from the original on 3 August 2006. Retrieved 2006-07-28.

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