Amersham School

What Amersham School does

Amersham School is a state-funded converter academy secondary school located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, operating from a single campus at Stanley Hill (Company Number 7662135). It serves students aged 11-18 across Year 7 through Sixth Form (Years 12-13), with a 2024-2025 cohort of 159 students at the end of Key Stage 4 and 85 at the end of Key Stage 5. The school holds a Business and Enterprise College specialism and delivers a two-year Key Stage 3 and three-year Key Stage 4 programme through 75-minute lessons, supported by two proprietary frameworks: the CIRCLE Enterprise Skills model (Communication, Interpersonal, Research, Creativity, Learning, Effective Self-Management) and the 12 Week Cycle operational methodology, both embedded across curriculum, mentoring, and the extended Amersham Offer (clubs, Duke of Edinburgh, trips).

The school's core technology stack is a Microsoft 365-based ecosystem (Windows laptops, 1TB OneDrive per student, Teams) layered with a managed Student Device Programme through CHG Meridian/CPU, alongside education-specific tools: SIMs for parent/student communication, CPOMS for safeguarding logging, Unifrog for careers and portfolios, Lexia PowerUp for Year 7+ literacy, and Sora for digital library access. Past examination performance is a key outcome signal: 74% of KS4 students achieved 5+ standard passes including English and Maths in 2024-2025, with an estimated Progress 8 of 0.33 against a national average of 0, and an Attainment 8 score of 50.3.

The revenue model is dominated by per-pupil UK government academy grant funding plus Pupil Premium top-ups for disadvantaged students, with ancillary income from on-site catering (Cafe Amersham), facilities hire to the community, a managed 1:1 device scheme run at no profit, and Amersham School Association (ASA) PTA fundraising. Customer segments are horizontal: enrolled students as the primary persona, parents and carers as decision-makers and engagement community, and partner primary schools as a feeder geography. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through Buckinghamshire Council-coordinated admissions, Sixth Form direct applications, the SIMs parent app, ParentPay, and the ASA charity channel.

Name

Amersham School

Legal name

Amersham School

Website

https://www.amershamschool.org.uk/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Amersham School is a state-funded converter academy secondary school in Buckinghamshire serving roughly 700-900 students aged 11-18 across Year 7 to Sixth Form, with a Business and Enterprise specialism, proprietary CIRCLE and 12 Week Cycle frameworks, and revenue anchored on UK government per-pupil grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Junior Colleges (6112), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Junior Colleges (Associate-Degree Granting) (EDAHADAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Sixth form provision
• Business enterprise college
• Student wellbeing programmes
• Pastoral care services

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Academy Funding: As a converter academy, Amersham School receives government funding based on pupil numbers and educational needs. This forms the primary revenue stream for operational costs including staffing, facilities, and curriculum delivery.
2. Pupil Premium Grant: Additional funding for disadvantaged students including those eligible for Free School Meals, Looked After Children, students with parents in Armed Forces, and those adopted from care. Used to support raising attainment for vulnerable students.
3. Catering Services (Cafe Amersham): On-site catering service providing breakfast and lunch options. Free School Meals allowances are provided: £2.50 for breakfast, £3.20 for hot lunch or healthy sandwich meal at break or lunchtime.
4. ASA Fundraising: Amersham School Association (registered charity PTA) raises funds through events including Christmas hamper raffles (£2363 raised in 2025), family bingo nights, indoor car boot sales, and student discos. Funds provide extra resources for the school including wall art and mini bus support.
5. Student Device Programme: Partnership with CHG Meridian and CPU providing Windows laptop devices to students on monthly payment plans with no credit checks. School makes no profit from the scheme; extended warranty covers manufacturer defects, theft, and accidental damage with no excess.
6. Facilities Hire: School facilities are available for hire to the community through the Partnerships/Facilities Hire programme, generating additional revenue from the use of sports halls, classrooms, and other spaces outside school hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Amersham School is a state-funded secondary academy delivering education for students aged 11-18, covering Years 7-11 plus a Sixth Form. Operating as a Company Limited by Guarantee with a Business and Enterprise College specialism, the school provides a broad curriculum, enterprise skills development, pastoral care, and student wellbeing programmes alongside ancillary services such as catering, a student device programme, and facilities hire.

Product overview

Amersham School is a secondary educational institution offering a comprehensive educational programme from Year 7 through Sixth Form, structured around a two-year Key Stage 3, three-year Key Stage 4, and post-16 provision. The school's core product is classroom-based secondary education with a Business and Enterprise College specialism, delivered through 75-minute lessons and supported by the CIRCLE enterprise skills framework. Key supplementary products and services include digital learning tools (Unifrog for student portfolios and career guidance, Sora digital library for eBooks and audiobooks, Lexia PowerUp for literacy development), student support services (Bucks Mind Mentoring, Boys Mentoring Programme, Valkyries female mentoring, SEN provisions), the extended curriculum programme (Amersham Offer including clubs, sports, Duke of Edinburgh, and trips), safeguarding infrastructure (CPOMS system, DSL team, online wellbeing resources), and parent communication services (ParentPay, ParentMail, Microsoft Teams). The school also operates a managed Student Device Programme for 1:1 Windows laptops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Secondary Education (Years 7-11)
• Sixth Form Education (Years 12-13)
• Student Device Programme
• Catering Service
• Facilities Hire

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% of students achieve 5+ standard passes including English & Maths
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bucks Mind (Buckinghamshire Mind)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health peer mentoring partnership where Buckinghamshire Mind trains Sixth Form students as MIND mentors. 60 MIND mentors trained annually to provide mental health support across the school. Each form group from Year 7 to Year 11 has a designated Mind Mentor.
• UnifrogcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline careers platform providing students with career guidance, apprenticeship information, university research (British and International), CV building, and academic mentoring target tracking. Students receive login at Year 7 entry.
• Lexia LearningcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of Lexia PowerUp Literacy programme for Year 7 students and select students in Year 8+. Online literacy development platform targeting word study, grammar, and comprehension skills.
• Sora (by OverDrive)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital library platform providing eBooks and audiobooks. Students access through school credentials; additional Buckinghamshire Libraries and Culture access available through school login.
• The National CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and information provider for educators and parents. School members receive access to webinars, advice leaflets, and professional development resources on safeguarding and wellbeing topics.
• CHG Meridian and CPUcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDevice programme partners providing Windows laptops to students on monthly payment plans. Devices are school-managed with filtering and monitoring. School makes no profit from the scheme.
• FreedomTechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDevice repair and insurance provider for student devices purchased outside the managed CHG Meridian scheme. Covers accidental damage, faults, and theft for 36 months.
• Partner Primary SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal primary schools in Buckinghamshire that feed students to Amersham School. School maintains close partnerships for transition support, including Year Team Leader visits to primary schools and information sharing about incoming students.
• Buckinghamshire County CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority providing guidance on safeguarding, DBS checks, and child protection procedures. School follows Buckinghamshire Continuum of Need guidelines and Local Safeguarding Children's Board procedures.
• MHST (Mental Health Support Team)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS-iniliated mental health support team available at parent evenings to provide drop-in advice on student mental health concerns.
• KoothminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline mental health platform providing free, safe, anonymous support for young people including 1:1 chat, forums, journaling, and suggested activities. Referenced in wellbeing advice section.
• The MixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline support community for young people offering podcasts, discussion boards, free counselling, support groups, and articles on mental health and wellbeing.
• Anna Freud CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health resources provider offering guidance for young people and families on self-care, support, LGBTQI+, dealing with loss, and social media impact on mental health.
• Bucks Family Information ServiceminorOthersLocal Family Information Service providing the Local Offer site for SEN information and family support services in Buckinghamshire.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sir William Borlase's Grammar School: Selective grammar school in Marlow, Buckinghamshire — competing within the same upper school admissions framework for the same parent demographic.
• John Hampden Grammar School: Boys' selective grammar school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire — competing for the same upper school cohort within the Buckinghamshire grammar/upper school system.
• Chesham Grammar School: Mixed selective grammar school in Chesham, directly adjacent to Amersham, competing for the same pool of high-attaining pupils within the Buckinghamshire upper school system.
• Burnham Grammar School: Coeducational selective grammar school in Burnham, Buckinghamshire — nearby upper school competitor within the same local authority admissions framework.
• Aylesbury Grammar School: Boys' selective grammar school in Aylesbury, the county town of Buckinghamshire — competing for upper school pupils within the same county-wide admissions geography.
• Wycombe High School: Girls' selective grammar school in High Wycombe serving the same Buckinghamshire upper school catchment; a key competitor for high-attaining female pupils.
• Beaconsfield High School: Girls' selective grammar school in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire — neighbouring upper school in the same competitive admissions geography as Amersham School.
• Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe: Boys' selective grammar school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire — a major upper school competitor in the same county, drawing from the same Buckinghamshire pupil catchment.
• Dr Challoner's Grammar School: Boys' selective grammar school located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire — the most direct local competitor for pupils and parental choice in the same catchment area as Amersham School.
• Dr Challoner's High School: Girls' selective grammar school in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire — same local authority and immediate catchment as Amersham School, serving the same parent demographic.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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