Ofsted: Outstanding

Stony Dean School

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personMr N Strain

location_onAmersham, HP7 9JW

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2019

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Students

211

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Attainment 8

0.6

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GCSE Rank

#47 in Buckinghamshire

#4,589 of 4,663 nationally

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Stony Dean School is a Community special school school in Amersham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Stony Dean School is a community special school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. The school has approximately 213 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.6, placing the school #47 in Buckinghamshire and #4,589 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

0.6

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.13

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.88

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.00

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.99

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-2.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

0.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

2.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.23

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 December 2024

Inspection Report

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05 March 2019

Inspection Report

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05 November 2014

Inspection Report

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06 March 2013

Inspection Report

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21 November 2012

Inspection Report

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08 December 2009

Inspection Report

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10 May 2007

Inspection Report

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25 February 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2019-03-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-05

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-11-21

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.6%(14 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 213 pupils. During this period, there were 19 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	213	19	8.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	211	13	6.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	214	8	3.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	213	7	3.3%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	213	11	5.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	210	8	3.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	211	5	2.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	211	4	1.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	204	5	2.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	206	4	1.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	204	5	2.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	199	9	4.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	195	5	2.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	194	15	7.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	182	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	182	12	6.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	180	11	6.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	177	3	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	176	10	5.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	177	7	4.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	175	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	175	1	0.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	174	3	1.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	181	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	181	2	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	183	4	2.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 71 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 64 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 44 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 10 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree67%

agree22%

disagree11%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree44%

agree44%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree61%

agree6%

strongly disagree11%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes100%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree78%

agree11%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree39%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree72%

agree22%

strongly disagree6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree50%

agree44%

disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree67%

agree28%

strongly disagree6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree44%

disagree11%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree61%

agree28%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

Stony Dean School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover