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Chiltern Hills Academy
Chartridge Lane, Chesham HP5 2RG
Chiltern Hills Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 1,110 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Finances and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Progress, Attendance and Destinations.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Progress: Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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