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Chiltern Way Academy Austen
Shakespeare Road, BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, RG24 9BP, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.5 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
131
Capacity
128
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a "Good" rating from Ofsted, this academy offers a supportive environment for students aged 4-16. However, academic performance shows room for improvement, with only 7% of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and a low percentage meeting expected standards at KS2. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 58% recommending the school, indicating some areas for growth in community engagement and communication.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 12.6 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 7% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 29% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (64 responses)
★★★★★2.6
My child is happy
69%
School supports development
61%
My child feels safe
59%
My child makes good progress
59%
Progress is communicated
59%
Good range of subjects
58%
I'd recommend this school
58%
Good range of extra-curricular
55%
School has high expectations
53%
Behaviour is good
48%
School keeps me informed
42%
School responds to concerns
38%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.2%
Mixed Other3.1%
White Other3.1%
Asian Other1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Location
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51.27898, -1.07524 · RG24 9BP
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN148343
School typeFree schools special
Frequently asked questions
What is Chiltern Way Academy Austen rated by Ofsted?
Chiltern Way Academy Austen was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Chiltern Way Academy Austen a good school?
Chiltern Way Academy Austen scores 29.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Chiltern Way Academy Austen?
Based on 64 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chiltern Way Academy Austen receives a satisfaction score of 52% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Chiltern Way Academy Austen in GCSEs?
Chiltern Way Academy Austen achieved an Attainment 8 score of 12.6. 7% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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