Chiltern Hills Academy
Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chiltern Hills Academy is a secondary school in Chesham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 26th of 36 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 February 2017, report published 22 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 September 2022
Overall, pupils are positive about the school. Leaders are determined that all pupils can 'live life in all its fullness'. The school is going through a period of change, and many pupils and staff share the excitement this brings. The curriculum is broad and pupils like the range of subjects on offer. Aspirations are high for everyone, both academically and personally. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) generally receive effective support. High expectations for pupils' behaviour mean that lessons are positive and purposeful, and that behaviour is calm around school. Pupils appreciate that these high expectations help them to learn better. They are polite and friendly. Overwhelmingly, pupils have positive relationships with each other and staff. They feel safe in school. Pupils are confident that if bullying happens, staff will deal with it effectively when they report it. Staff know pupils well and care about them as individuals. The school is reinstating its extra-curricular programme that was curtailed because of building work and the COVID-19 pandemic. Many pupils take advantage of the clubs and trips now offered. There are opportunities to play sports and perform, as well as activities to develop leadership skills and prepare pupils for their next steps and the world of work.
What the school should improve
- Not all teachers use assessment information well enough to adapt their teaching to fully meet the needs of all pupils. As a result, some pupils do not make the progress they should. Leaders must provide training for staff to strengthen expertise in this aspect of their practice.
- The current PSHE programme is not sequenced well. As a result, pupils are not secure in their knowledge and understanding of all the elements of the curriculum. Leaders must develop and implement a coherently and ambitiously sequenced PSHE curriculum, with clearly identified content for each age group. They must also ensure that the curriculum is delivered consistently and effectively for all pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
172 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
59 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,047 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350
Schools near Chiltern Hills Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 74.0 |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 73.9 |
| Amersham School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 49.7 |
| The Misbourne School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 50.8 |
| Dr Challoner's High School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 79.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Timothy Dobbs
- Phone
- 01494782066
- Address
- Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 137280
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.