Located in Amersham, St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary aided school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham currently has around 316 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 8.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (58.5%). indian pupils make up about 14.6%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Lane, Amersham, HP7 0EL |
| Website: | www.stmarysce.bucks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01494726032 |
| School Type: | Voluntary aided school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Julie Hills |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110455 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 328 |
| Number of Pupils: | 316 |
| Number of Boys: | 167 |
| Number of Girls: | 149 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 58.50% | 185 |
| Indian | 14.60% | 46 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 26 |
| Other Asian | 5.10% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 4.40% | 14 |
| Other Mixed | 2.80% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 4 |
| African | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 2,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham School Lane , HP7 0EL | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 3out of 4 | 2,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Infant School White Lion Road , HP7 9HX | 3out of 4 | 2,219 yd | Voluntary controlled school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Lane School 105 Chestnut Lane , HP6 6EF | - not rated | 2,263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 1,107 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brudenell Girls' School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 1,854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 2,007 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 2,327 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 | 1,445 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 1,577 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Amersham Montessori School At Amersham Cricket Club Missenden Road , Shardeloes HP7 0RL | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG | - not rated | 2,375 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.