Testimonials

I was at your open evening with my daughter last week, and just wanted to say how wonderful I thought the school was and how inspiring your speech was. I really related to it.

I went to a compehensive in South Wales and I'm so passionate about state education. I was so impressed with everything you said, how incredible the pupils were and just the vibe in the school, generally.  We were shown round by a year 12 called Izzy - what a credit!

October 2025
Open Evening

I’ve just returned from attending the Open morning at Amersham School and I felt it was necessary to drop a note to the Head Teacher, Mrs Jarrett.  Thank you for your passionate, honest, and transparent talk this morning about the school, the students, the teachers, and your values as the Head Teacher. It didn’t feel as though it was a sales speech, but a genuine speech from the heart on school life, the community and most importantly making school a happy place for child to thrive and shine and prepare them for life after school.

My son wasn’t keen on attending the Open morning and when we left, he said he had thoroughly enjoyed it, the school tour ( Year 9 Girls were exceptional tour guides), your speech because you spoke about the chance to learn (remove individuals from class that don’t want to learn), be individual and be part of a school family. Everything he is experiencing at his current Junior School.

Thank you also for the honestly on 11plus, it is true it doesn’t define a child, if you qualify or not!

October 2024
Open Morning

I just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything that you and your team have done for my son over the last 5 years. 

My son started Year 7 as a very anxious boy and was supported by Amersham School from day one.  He had extra settling in sessions before he left primary school and then came home in week one in September already telling me about his new friends and lovely staff.

At the end of Year 11 when my son received the award for being 'biggest keeno' he could do so with a smile and be proud of what he had achieved.  The hard work did pay off as he achieved fantastic GCSE results which exceeded those of many of his peers from grammar schools.  It was great to be proved right as I had been telling people for years that Amersham School has amazing teachers who enable the children to achieve amazing results.  It was lovely to hear him tell his younger brother this summer that Amersham had been the right school for him.

I am sure this would not have been possible without such a fantastic and inspiring leader and leadership team, thank you.

September 2024
GCSE Results Day

Thank you for the amazing opportunity for my son to go to Madrid. He was on a tremendous high when he got off the coach, and clearly had a fantastic time. Hopefully he even improved his Spanish.

It was lovely to receive your regular tweets and get a sense of how everyone was doing and what you were all up to.

February 2020

I would like to pass on my thanks to you all for giving up your half term for the Austria ski trip. Cian had an amazing time, he loved every minute, and is really sad to be back! We've enjoyed hearing all about it, and he's told us that he's met lots of new friends in the school. 

 

We've heard all the teachers were great fun, and sounds like you ensured they had the best time. 

February 2020

I was invited to give a presentation to your students on the changes from the old style engineering apprenticeships to the new modern day apprenticeships.

From the very first moment I entered your school to when I was helped by one of your students to carry my equipment back to my car, I found all your students and staff to be very friendly and helpful.

Your students are not only a credit to themselves, but a massive credit to you and your staff.  All your students were very friendly, willing to listen and showed me nothing but respect.

Since doing my presentation I have received many wonderful letters from your students thanking me.

May 2019

I just wanted to email to say a huge thank you to all of your wonderful staff for the phenomenal amount of effort they are going to, to provide revision help with the GCSE students. It’s been fantastic, and having spoken to many other local parents, I know for a fact this level of support isn’t being offered at every school. 

Everyone is generously giving lots of their own free time so thank you very much, it is really appreciated and my daughter has found it extremely useful.

 We have a few weeks of exams to go yet, and end of term is a little way off for you all, but enjoy your well deserved summer break.

May 2019

I just wanted to say a very big thank you and well done for the amazing work that you do every day.  My daughter started year 7 this year. Naturally, we were all apprehensive about this big move to Senior School.  The transition couldn't have been smoother!  She has been so happy from the very first meeting and you've made her feel so very welcome and included. We've had no tears, no concerns. The timetable is very clear, as is her homework (which she loves doing!).  Teachers are all very nice (in her own words) and enthusiastic, but a special mention of Mrs Jarrett, who is wonderfully inspirational and clearly cares about every single student, equally.

September 2018

We attended your open evening last night with our youngest daughter who is in year 6.

We came 3 years ago with our daughter who is now in year 9. When we came then we were so inspired by your passion and drive for Amersham School that we felt this was the school for our daughter. This year we came with our younger daughter and your drive and passion are still strong and inspirational.  This time, your students who toured us were brilliant. We had Jamie from year 9 showing us around first. She was quite quiet but was informative and answered all our questions. Then as we left her to hear your talk, she said how nervous she was which was honest but really hadn't shown. She was great. Credit where credit is due!

Then after the talk, we had 3 boys from year 8 who were brilliant! They were James, Charlie and Ethan. They were so full of life and so enthusiastic.

Whilst going around, the year 7's were fantastic too. One boy in the Art department sidled up to us and whispered "This is the best school!" and in the Maths room there was a small girl who was so enthusiastic, she drew us in and engaged with our daughter who by this time was finding it all a bit overwhelming.

So, thank you for all you do for the school. We cannot praise you all enough.

September 2018