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Chiltern Wood School

Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NE

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
0%
KS2 expected
3–19
Ages
218
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community special school
Type

About Chiltern Wood School

Chiltern Wood School is a community special school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 218 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 32.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire →
School Type
Community special school
Age Range
Ages 3–19
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
218 / 231 (94%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

32.5%
Free school meals
28.9%
EAL
100%
SEN support
0%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

92%
Sustained destination
92%
Stayed in education
0%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.8%
Overall absence
41.0%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

30.78
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.9 vs 2023/24
7.8
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
100.95
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +5.5 vs 2023/24
£45,928
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 18% on leadership pay
↑ +£3,664 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -2 vs 2023/24
5.4
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£35,021
Spend per pupil
£35,773
Income per pupil
28%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NE
Phone
01494532621
Headteacher
Rachel Chapman

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff
Kitchen Assistant /Midday Supervisor
PermanentPart time£8,326 - £8,656
Closes in 6 daysView & apply
Teaching AssistantSEN
SEN Teaching Assistant - Downley
PermanentFull time£18,178 - £21,037
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
Support Staff
Midday Supervisor - Cressex
PermanentPart time£11,101 - £11,542
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
Support Staff
Midday Supervisor - Downley
PermanentPart time£11,101 - £11,542
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching AssistantSEN
SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary and Secondary School - Complex - Cressex)
PermanentPart time£18,178 - £21,037
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
Support Staff
Midday Supervisor - Studley Green
PermanentPart time£11,101 - £11,542
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
Teacher
Class Teacher - FTC
PermanentFull timeMPS / UPS
Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply
Support Staff
Occupational Therapy Assistant
PermanentFull time£29,114 - £31,230 (FTE)
Closes 12 Nov 2026View & apply
Teaching AssistantSEN
SEN Teaching Assistant - Casual Basis - Cressex site
PermanentFull time£14.44 - £15.12 Hourly
Closes 8 Jan 2027View & apply
Teaching AssistantSEN
SEN Teaching Assistant - Casual Basis - Downley site
PermanentFull time£14.44 - £15.12 Hourly
Closes 31 Jan 2027View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chiltern Wood School?
Chiltern Wood School is a community special school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Chiltern Wood School have?
Chiltern Wood School has 218 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Chiltern Wood School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
0% of pupils at Chiltern Wood School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Chiltern Wood School?
Chiltern Wood School is located at Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NE.

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