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Chiltern Way Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: High expectations and consistent focus on core subjects ensure pupils gain necessary skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils manage and regulate their behaviour exceptionally well.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Clear expectations with rewards and support help pupils get back on track quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe and well cared for; they trust adults to help if needed.
Teacher Engagement: Staff value the strong and varied training and professional development they receive.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Consistent lesson structure helps pupils learn and progress successfully.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and know their pupils extremely well.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and feel the school has been life-changing.
Communication with Parents: Leaders provide extensive and valued support for parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents praise the school highly, with many stating it has been transformative for their child.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders use suspensions and expulsions appropriately to improve behaviour and safety.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders designed a curriculum to prepare pupils for meaningful employment.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Persistent actions are taken, including increasing staff capacity for home visits.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly on incidents; governors closely monitor but should explore persistent absence more fully.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare and incidents are managed very well.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils respect the clear expectations set by staff.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders expertly identify and mitigate risks to pupil safety.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Clear policies and immediate action on concerns ensure pupil safety.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Swift and persistent actions to support vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils enjoy a wide range of cultural experiences and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Extended day offers extra opportunities that carefully prepare pupils.
Outdoor Facilities: Pupils engage in activities like bushcraft and outdoor education.
Career Counselling Services: Well-planned careers education and work experience contribute to success.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Focus on skills needed for employment ensures pupil readiness for the future.
Support for SEND: Each pupil’s SEND are well understood and supported.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum includes key subjects like English, mathematics, science, and various vocational pathways.
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Chiltern Way Academy is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 265 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 3 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-19 | 3-19 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 3.8 | 17.7 | 18.4 |
| Proficient Math | 89 | 106 | - |
| Proficient Read | 91 | 106 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 33% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 89 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 91 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.12% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.52% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -7.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 94 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 98 | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 17% | 62.13% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.86% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 60.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 10.25% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.00 | 3.29 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 55% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 2.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 50.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 43% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.18% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -3.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 52.44% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 70% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 20 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 65% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 20% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 1.76% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 54.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.32 | 3.53 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 69% | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 26 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 65% | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 50% | 11.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 11.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 53.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
3 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chiltern Way Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1