Chiltern Hills Academy
Decision summary
This summary combines published school data and is designed to help you decide what to check next. It does not guarantee a school place or replace official admissions guidance.
Attainment 8 of 40.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 40.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 47%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.45
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.66, -0.23]
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Check entrance test registration dates
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 172 | 40.3 | — | 47.1% | 20.9% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 183 | 37.6 | -0.45 | 45.9% | 41.0% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 186 | 43.4 | -0.26 | 59.0% | 32.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 163 | 44.4 | -0.18 | 52.0% | 27.0% | 3.8 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Buckinghamshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137280 |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Timothy Dobbs |
| Trust | OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | HP5 2RG |
| Latest pupils | 172 |
| FSM eligible | 21.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG
www.chilternhillsacademy.co.ukView local authority page1494782066| DfE number | 4000 |
| UKPRN | 10034974 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |