Educational Establishments

Amersham School

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Headteacher Mrs Sharon Jarrett
Address Amersham School
Stanley Hill

Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 9HH
Website http://www.amershamschool.org.uk
Telephone 01494726562
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1040
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1024 (508 / 516)
Percentage Free School Meals 12.3%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Neil Spencer Chair of Trustees 05/09/2023 04/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Philippa Adler Trustee 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Megan Davies Trustee 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sunita Dhawan Trustee 05/09/2023 04/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Guiver Trustee 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharon Jarrett Trustee 01/09/2006 31/08/2026 Appointed by academy members
Mr Jay Swain Trustee 13/12/2022 12/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Chestnut Lane School

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Headteacher Mrs Gemma Rehal
Address Chestnut Lane School
105 Chestnut Lane

Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6EF
Website https://chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone 01494727415
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 7)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 210
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 208 (105 / 103)
Percentage Free School Meals 8.00%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Christine Plimsaul Chair of Governors 22/07/2022 21/07/2026 Appointed by LA
Mr Thomas Burkinshaw Governor 08/09/2023 07/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ann Rowland Governor 14/10/2022 13/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Valerie Simmonds Governor 26/11/2022 25/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Vamos Governor 26/11/2022 25/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Aditi Zutshi Governor 08/09/2023 07/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Challoner's Grammar School

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Headteacher Mr David Atkinson
Address Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Chesham Road

Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5HA
Website www.challoners.com
Telephone 01494787500
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Boys
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Selective
School Capacity 1356
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1368 (1279 / 89)
Percentage Free School Meals 2.30%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Andrew Atkinson Trustee 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Batty Trustee 12/01/2023 11/01/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Alyson Coates Trustee 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Del Cooke Trustee 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Clare Gabe Trustee 14/07/2023 14/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Leon Glenister Trustee 01/11/2019 31/10/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Gabriella Grant Trustee 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Stephanie Hyde Trustee 27/02/2020 27/02/2028 Appointed by academy members
Heatherton School

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Headteacher Mrs Nicola Nicoll
Address Heatherton School
10 Copperkins Lane

Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5QB
Website http://www.berkhamsted.com/heatherton
Telephone 01494726433
Type of Establishment Other independent school (Independent schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 2 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Girls
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 180
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 158 (6 / 152)
Percentage Free School Meals 0.0%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Henry Allen Nursery School

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Headteacher Mrs Charlotte Macdonald
Address Henry Allen Nursery School
Mitchell Walk

Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6NW
Website www.henryallen.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone 01494726257
Type of Establishment Local authority nursery school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Nursery (Ages 2 - 5)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity
Special Classes Not applicable
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 71 (36 / 35)
Percentage Free School Meals 0%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Chris Chilton Chilton Governor 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Lyons Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Charlotte Macdonald Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa-Marie Spain Governor 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zoe Staines Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
St George's Church of England Infant School

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Headteacher Mrs Beverley Accastello
Address St George's Church of England Infant School
White Lion Road

Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 9HX
Website www.stgeorgesamersham.org.uk/
Telephone 01494762552
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 7)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Oxford
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 180
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 176 (95 / 81)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.8%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Tara Botwright Governor 28/06/2023 28/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Julia Dawson Governor 28/06/2023 28/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Elizabeth Fletcher Governor 22/11/2023 22/11/2027 Elected by parents
Ms Vicky Mote Governor 22/11/2023 22/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Jonathan Reid Governor 23/11/2022 23/11/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Faye Robinson Governor 25/07/2022 24/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Abi Shorey Governor 22/11/2023 22/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jainee Sumaria-Vora Governor 23/11/2022 23/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Mike Weatherburn Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham

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Headteacher Mrs Julie Hills
Address St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham
School Lane

Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 0EL
Website www.stmarysce.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone 01494726032
Type of Establishment Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of Oxford
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 328
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 333 (176 / 157)
Percentage Free School Meals 6.30%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
No records found
Stony Dean School

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Headteacher Mr N Strain
Address Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue
Pineapple Road
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP7 9JW
Website www.stonydean.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone 01494762007
Type of Establishment Community special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 211 (208 / 3)
Percentage Free School Meals 36.1%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Bridget Ledson Chair of Governors 02/03/2023 08/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jacqui Deadman Governor 09/06/2022 08/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Bob Fuller Governor 01/08/2022 31/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Clive Morgan Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr MARTIN POUNCE Governor 30/06/2022 29/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Woodside Junior School

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Headteacher Mr Owen Lloyd
Address Woodside Junior School
Mitchell Walk

Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 6NW
Website www.woodsidejunior.co.uk/
Telephone 01494725897
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 7 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 240
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 242 (127 / 115)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.0%
Ofsted Rating
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Alexandra Fernandez Local Governor 13/09/2022 12/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Bhavna Lulla Local Governor 13/04/2023 12/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Annie Norfolk-Beadle Local Governor 13/09/2022 12/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Owen Local Governor 10/11/2022 09/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Manoj Shakya Local Governor 15/11/2023 15/11/2026 Elected by parents