Located in Amersham, Hyde Heath Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community 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.
Hyde Heath Infant School currently has around 55 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 56.4% boys and 43.6% girls. Around 14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Weedon Hill, Amersham, HP6 5RW |
| Website: | http://www.hydeheath.bucks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01494783835 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julia Tillyer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110237 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 69 |
| Number of Pupils: | 55 |
| Number of Boys: | 31 |
| Number of Girls: | 24 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 72.70% | 40 |
| Other Mixed | 7.30% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 7.30% | 4 |
| Indian | 3.60% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.80% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Heath Infant School Weedon Hill , Hyde Heath HP6 5RW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Missenden Church of England School Little Missenden , HP7 0RA | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PL | 3out of 4 | 3,222 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PL | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Harding Junior School Fullers Hill , HP5 1LR | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Park Community College Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | - not rated | 3,168 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 3,168 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowndes Girls' School Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | - not rated | 3,229 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham Montessori School At Amersham Cricket Club Missenden Road , Shardeloes HP7 0RL | - not rated | 2,912 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.