Chiltern Wood School
URN: 110578 • High Wycombe HP12 3NE
Overview
- Name
- Chiltern Wood School
- URN
- 110578
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Chapman (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01494532621
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Verney Avenue, High Wycombe HP12 3NE
Summary
Chiltern Wood School is a community special school located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, catering to children and young people aged 4-19 with severe, complex, and profound additional needs. The school serves a diverse range of requirements, including language and communication needs, complex autism spectrum conditions, and physical and cognitive disabilities. With a current enrolment of 218 pupils across three sites, Chiltern Wood aims to foster an inclusive environment that prioritises the wellbeing of both students and staff.
The curriculum at Chiltern Wood focuses on developing essential life skills, communication, and personal development, ensuring that students are prepared for future independence and community involvement. The school employs a Total Communication Approach, integrating speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and emotional support into daily learning. This holistic approach is designed to empower pupils to overcome barriers and thrive in their educational journey.
Admissions are typically based on an Education & Health Care Plan (EHCP), with applications managed through local authority procedures. Chiltern Wood encourages prospective parents to visit the school to learn more about its facilities and support services, fostering a strong connection between the school and the community.
The curriculum at Chiltern Wood focuses on developing essential life skills, communication, and personal development, ensuring that students are prepared for future independence and community involvement. The school employs a Total Communication Approach, integrating speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and emotional support into daily learning. This holistic approach is designed to empower pupils to overcome barriers and thrive in their educational journey.
Admissions are typically based on an Education & Health Care Plan (EHCP), with applications managed through local authority procedures. Chiltern Wood encourages prospective parents to visit the school to learn more about its facilities and support services, fostering a strong connection between the school and the community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Aspire (72.8)
- Aspire (60.6)
- Kite Ridge School (55.2)
- Buckinghamshire New University (52.9)
- Crown House School (49.4)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 222
- Pupils
- 218
- Boys
- 146
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 27.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 218 | 146 | 72 | 222 | 27.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 131 | 73 | 205 | 29.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 196 | 127 | 69 | 205 | 27.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 196 | 127 | 69 | 205 | 27.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 208 | 136 | 72 | 205 | 24.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 213 | 136 | 77 | 205 | 23.10 |
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