Amersham School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Amersham School
Address: Stanley Hill
Town/City: Amersham
County: Buckinghamshire
Postcode: HP7 9HH
Telephone Number: 01494 726562
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Amersham School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Strain
Capacity: 1040
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1050 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.6%

Location and administration

URN: 137343
DfE Number: 825/4095
UKPRN: 10035121
UPRN: 100081079193
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Chesham and Amersham (E14001162)
Electoral Ward: Amersham & Chesham Bois (E05015928)

Easting & Northing: 497338E, 197463N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 40' 5.37" N 0° 35' 37.63" W
Plus Code: 9C3XMC94+7F

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Stony Dean School (0.5km)
  2. St George's Church of England Infant School (0.6km)
  3. Henry Allen Nursery School (0.9km)
  4. Woodside Junior School (1.0km)
  5. Home Tuition Service (1.1km)
  6. Dr Challoner's Grammar School (1.5km)
  7. Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy (1.6km)
  8. Chestnut Lane School (1.6km)
  9. Dr Challoner's High School (1.7km)
  10. Elangeni School (1.7km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Philippa Adler - Trustee. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mrs Helen Arpino - Trustee. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 7 November 2028.
  • Mr Peter Ashman - Member. Appointed on 11 January 2022 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Miss Ellen Carter - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 16 August 2025. Term runs until 17 April 2026.
  • Ms Cat Cozens - Trustee. Appointed on 12 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2028.
  • Mrs Sunita Dhawan - Trustee. Appointed on 5 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2027.
  • Mrs Lynne Fountain - Trustee. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mrs Emily Guiver - Trustee. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2026.
  • Ms Mimi Harker - Member. Appointed on 30 November 2019 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Ash Hirani - Trustee. Appointed on 26 June 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 25 June 2028.
  • Mrs Beverley Imrie - Trustee. Appointed on 19 February 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 18 February 2028.
  • Mrs Sharon Jarrett - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2006 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sharon Jarrett - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2006. Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sharon Jarrett - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 18 April 2026. Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr David Knights - Trustee. Appointed on 19 February 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 18 February 2028.
  • Miss Philippa Marsh - Member. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Dan Medlock - Trustee. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.
  • Ms Jane Miller - Trustee. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Mrs Penny Parkin - Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT). Appointed on 15 September 2025.
  • Mr Tom Paterson - Trustee. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 7 November 2028.
  • Nicky Rillstone - Trustee. Appointed on 15 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
  • Mr Neil Spencer - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 5 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2027.
  • Louise Staite - Trustee. Appointed on 15 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
  • Mrs Kate Strain - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Jay Swain - Trustee. Appointed on 13 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 February 2026.
  • Mrs Alice Szulc - Trustee. Appointed on 8 November 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 7 November 2028.
  • Mrs Susan Teden - Member. Appointed on 11 January 2022 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Graham Young - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2026.