Chiltern Way Academy Austen

About Chiltern Way Academy Austen

Chiltern Way Academy Austen is a free school special in BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–16. It has 131 pupils on roll. It is part of CHILTERN WAY ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 4–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

131 / 128 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 February 2025

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.

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

Shakespeare Road, BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, RG24 9BP

Phone

01256236640

Head Teacher

Jason Minton

Website

www.chilternway.org/our-academies/cwa-austen

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chiltern Way Academy Austen?

Chiltern Way Academy Austen is a free school special in BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 4–16.

How many pupils does Chiltern Way Academy Austen have?

Chiltern Way Academy Austen has 131 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Chiltern Way Academy Austen perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chiltern Way Academy Austen achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 6.5 in 2025/26.

How does Chiltern Way Academy Austen perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

29% of pupils at Chiltern Way Academy Austen met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Chiltern Way Academy Austen part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chiltern Way Academy Austen is part of CHILTERN WAY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Chiltern Way Academy Austen?

Chiltern Way Academy Austen is located at Shakespeare Road, BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, RG24 9BP.