In 2003 Amelia graduated from the prestigious University of Bristol with a BSc in Experimental Psychology (2:1). She also did well at school, gaining 4 A grade A levels, plus 3 A*s and 7 A grades at GCSE.
Amelia is the childhood friend of film and television actor Daniel Brocklebank. In their teens the duo performed together many times in LAMDA examinations and drama festivals, enjoying notable success.