Special schoolData as of May 2026

Stony Dean School

Orchard End Avenue, Pineapple Road, Amersham, HP7 9JW

Community special school · Ages 11–18 · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Nov 2014

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

0.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

0.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

0.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	1.6	46.4
2024/25	0.6	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-1.82	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.00

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Amersham School

0.54 km away · Academy converter

Good

Dr Challoner's High School

1.25 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Dr Challoner's Grammar School

1.69 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Chesham Grammar School

4.39 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Heritage House School

4.76 km away · Community special school

Good

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About Stony Dean School

Stony Dean School is a secondary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 17 responses), 88% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.6. The school has around 213 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Orchard End Avenue, Amersham, HP7 9JW | More schools in Buckinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Stony Dean School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2024 — Standards maintained
Nov 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Stony Dean School

What is Stony Dean School's Ofsted rating?

Stony Dean School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.

What do parents say about Stony Dean School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 17 responses): 88% of parents would recommend Stony Dean School.

What are Stony Dean School's latest exam results?

Stony Dean School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 0.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Stony Dean School located?

Stony Dean School is a secondary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire (HP7 9JW).

How many pupils attend Stony Dean School?

Stony Dean School has around 213 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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