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Chiltern Way Academy

Academy special converter · Aylesbury · HP22 6NL

Ages 4–19 · 311 pupils · Buckinghamshire

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Attainment 8

1.1

Overall absence

20.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionExceptional
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.96
−20+2
Attainment 81.1
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.0

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
97.0
Avg scaled score — maths
89.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
95.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence20.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)52.3%
Unauthorised9.9%
Authorised absence
10.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
15.2%
Enrolments in measure
264

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill75%

311 pupils · 412 places

Pupils on roll
311
Boys / girls
269 / 42
School capacity
412
Capacity fill
311 / 412 (75%)
Free school meals
47.5%
FSM pupils
134
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 4–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHILTERN WAY ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
CHILTERN WAY ACADEMY TRUST
Headteacher
Principal Callum Mansell

Location

Address
Church Lane, Wendover
Postcode
HP22 6NL
Town
Aylesbury
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
District
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
323 on roll / 412 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 4–19, in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, 311 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 47.5%. SEN provision includes: SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Aylesbury
64
Academies among open schools in Aylesbury
31% (20)
Open schools in HP22
16
Open schools in Buckinghamshire LA
277

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in AylesburyNear HP22

  • John Colet School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Aylesbury · HP22 6HF · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.9
    • P80.0
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence8.1%

    0.7 miles away

  • The John Hampden School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Community school · Primary

    Aylesbury · HP22 6HF · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM8.2%
    • Demand0.92

    0.7 miles away

  • Wendover Church of England Junior School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Aylesbury · HP22 6HF · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM12.8%

    0.7 miles away

  • Halton Community Combined School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Aylesbury · HP22 5PN · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM5.9%
    • Demand1.43

    1.1 miles away

  • Weston Turville Church of England School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Aylesbury · HP22 5RW · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM13.4%
    • Demand0.92

    2.6 miles away

  • Lee Common Church of England School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Great Missenden · HP16 9JH · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM0.0%
    • Demand1.00

    2.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Principal Callum Mansell
Telephone
01296622157
Website
www.chilternway.org

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