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Chiltern Hills Academy
Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.9 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,073
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 78% nationally. While 49% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially in EBacc entry at just 21%. Approximately 65% of students progress to university, with 18% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commendable focus on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 21 February 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 49% | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 57 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.0%
Asian Pakistani16.0%
White Other6.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black African2.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Indian1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Other0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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51.70922, -0.62250 · HP5 2RG
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN137280
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Chiltern Hills Academy rated by Ofsted?
Chiltern Hills Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2017.
Is Chiltern Hills Academy a good school?
Chiltern Hills Academy scores 24.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Chiltern Hills Academy in GCSEs?
Chiltern Hills Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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