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Amersham School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,050 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2016 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Progress, Attainment and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attendance.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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