Chiltern Hills Academy

About Chiltern Hills Academy

Chiltern Hills Academy is an academy sponsor led in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,073 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.9 (2025/26). 22.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Buckinghamshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,073 / 1,350 (79%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG

Phone

01494782066

Principal

Timothy Dobbs

Website

www.chilternhillsacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chiltern Hills Academy?

Chiltern Hills Academy is an academy sponsor led in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Chiltern Hills Academy have?

Chiltern Hills Academy has 1,073 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Chiltern Hills Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chiltern Hills Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.9 in 2025/26.

Is Chiltern Hills Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chiltern Hills Academy is part of OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Chiltern Hills Academy?

Chiltern Hills Academy is located at Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG.