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Chiltern Hills Academy

Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
-0.45
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
104 1st-choice / 203 places
Ranking
#2,535
of 3,141 nationally

About Chiltern Hills Academy

Chiltern Hills Academy sits within the Buckinghamshire local authority, a county dominated by grammar schools that consistently achieve some of the highest Progress 8 scores in the country. The school’s own Progress 8 score of -0.45 places it 31st out of 34 state secondaries in the area, putting it in the bottom half of the local league table. For context, the top-performing peers in the same authority — Dr Challoner's Grammar School, The Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe, and Dr Challoner's High School — all post Progress 8 scores above 1.1, reflecting the selective nature of the local system. Chiltern Hills Academy is a mixed, Church of England secondary with a sixth form, and it is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, the school received 238 applications for 203 places, with 104 first-preference offers made. This level of demand suggests that despite the competitive local landscape, the school holds a strong reputation among families who value its inclusive, non-selective intake and Christian character.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG
HeadteacherTimothy Dobbs
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils1,073
Free School Meals (FSM)21.9%
School Capacity1,073 / 1,350 (79% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (22 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Dining HallPlaying FieldsAstro TurfScience LabsTheatreMusic RoomsSwimming PoolArt StudiosSixth Form CentreSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

GymnasticsNetballAthleticsBasketballSwimmingCricketRugby

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperDramaDuke of EdinburghChoirOrchestraArt ClubGardeningModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:10

Source: chilternhillsacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Chiltern Hills Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.