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Chiltern Hills Academy

Academy sponsor led · Chesham · HP5 2RG

Ages 11–18 · 1,047 pupils · Buckinghamshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

37.6

Overall absence

10.0%

Admissions demand

0.80 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2022-12-01

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.45
−20+2
Attainment 837.6
English & maths grade 5+21%
English & maths grade 4+49%
EBacc entry41%

EBacc APS: 3.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)28.2%
Unauthorised4.0%
Authorised absence
6.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.7%
Enrolments in measure
975

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.80 · Often has places

1st preferences

134

Places offered

234

1st-preference offers

134

Total preferences (any rank)
268
Preferred offers (top 3)
189
Applications from outside LA
7
Offers to outside-LA applicants
3
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill78%

1,047 pupils · 1,350 places

Pupils on roll
1,047
Boys / girls
502 / 545
School capacity
1,350
Capacity fill
1,047 / 1,350 (78%)
Free school meals
23.3%
FSM pupils
215
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Governance
Academy trust: OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mr Timothy Dobbs

Location

Address
Chartridge Lane
Postcode
HP5 2RG
Town
Chesham
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
District
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Chesham and Amersham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, 1,047 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 23.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Oxford.

Open schools in Chesham
13
Secondary schools in Chesham
2
Academies among open schools in Chesham
46% (6)
Open schools in HP5
13
Secondary in HP5
2
Open schools in Buckinghamshire LA
277
Secondary in Buckinghamshire LA
35

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CheshamNear HP5

  • Chesham Grammar School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chesham · HP5 1BA · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att876.7
    • P80.8
    • EM5+100%
    • Absence5.2%

    1.0 miles away

  • Dr Challoner's Grammar School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Amersham · HP6 5HA · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att877.5
    • P81.2
    • EM5+100%
    • Absence5.5%

    2.3 miles away

  • Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 2PA · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM26.0%
    • Demand0.86

    0.3 miles away

  • Thomas Harding Junior School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 1LR · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM28.6%

    0.6 miles away

  • Newtown School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 3AT · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM16.5%
    • Demand0.92

    0.7 miles away

  • Ivingswood Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 2BY · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS225%
    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM53.1%
    • Demand1.00

    0.9 miles away

  • Heritage House School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Community special school

    Chesham · HP5 3BP · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence17.5%
    • FSM32.8%

    1.0 miles away

  • Brushwood Junior School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Foundation school · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 3DW · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM23.7%

    1.2 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Timothy Dobbs
Telephone
01494782066
Website
www.chilternhillsacademy.co.uk

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