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Stony Dean School

Orchard End Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
3.5
Attainment 8
11–18
Ages
213
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Stony Dean School

Stony Dean School is a community special school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 213 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.5 (2025/26). 41.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Number of Pupils
213
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

41.4%
Free school meals
9.3%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

97%
Sustained destination
94%
Stayed in education
3%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.3%
Overall absence
31.6%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

32.07
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
7
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
40.28
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +4.9 vs 2023/24
£49,038
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£624 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
4
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£26,623
Spend per pupil
£26,587
Income per pupil
43%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Orchard End Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW
Phone
01494762007
Headteacher
Rebecca Scott

Teaching Jobs

Pastoral & welfare
Family & Student Support Worker & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
PermanentFull time£25,978 - £27,867
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Site / Catering
Cleaning Assistant (Afternoons - After school)
PermanentPart time£14.50 Hourly · · Rate per hour is inclusive of holiday pay
Closes 13 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Stony Dean School?
Stony Dean School is a community special school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Stony Dean School have?
Stony Dean School has 213 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Stony Dean School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Stony Dean School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.5 in 2025/26.
Where is Stony Dean School?
Stony Dean School is located at Orchard End Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW.

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