Henry Allen Nursery School, based in Amersham, provides nursery education, serving pupils aged 2 to 5. The school is a local authority nursery school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Henry Allen Nursery School currently has around 86 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.8% boys and 44.2% girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (61.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mitchell Walk, Amersham, HP6 6NW |
| Website: | www.henryallen.bucks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01494726257 |
| School Type: | Local authority nursery school |
| Education phase: | Nursery |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Charlotte Macdonald Mrs Julie Manning |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110195 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/05/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 5 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 86 |
| Number of Boys: | 48 |
| Number of Girls: | 38 |
| White British | 61.60% | 53 |
| Pakistani | 8.10% | 7 |
| Indian | 8.10% | 7 |
| Other White | 5.80% | 5 |
| Irish | 4.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | - not rated | 46 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 3out of 4 | 46 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Infant School White Lion Road , HP7 9HX | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary controlled school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Lane School 105 Chestnut Lane , HP6 6EF | - not rated | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elangeni School Woodside Avenue , HP6 6EG | 3out of 4 | 860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raans Secondary School Quill Hall Lane , HP6 6LX | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brudenell Girls' School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | - not rated | 1,210 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham and Wycombe College Stanley Hill , HP7 9HN | - not rated | 915 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 727 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 852 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG | - not rated | 860 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 2,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.