Chiltern Hills Academy
URN: 137280 • Chesham HP5 2RG
Overview
- Name
- Chiltern Hills Academy
- URN
- 137280
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CHILTERN HILLS ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Timothy Dobbs (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01494782066
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chartridge Lane, Chesham HP5 2RG
Summary
Chiltern Hills Academy, located in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,073 students and a capacity for 1,350. The school is guided by Christian values, promoting personal responsibility, respect for others, and a commitment to academic success. The ethos encourages students to create, aspire, and excel, ensuring a supportive environment for all learners.
The curriculum at Chiltern Hills Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to students of varying abilities and backgrounds. In addition to academic pursuits, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, trips, and community involvement, aimed at fostering well-rounded individuals.
Chiltern Hills Academy places a strong emphasis on the importance of relationships among students, staff, and parents, fostering a collaborative community. The Principal, Tim Dobbs, encourages open communication and values parental involvement in the educational journey, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavors.
The curriculum at Chiltern Hills Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, catering to students of varying abilities and backgrounds. In addition to academic pursuits, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, trips, and community involvement, aimed at fostering well-rounded individuals.
Chiltern Hills Academy places a strong emphasis on the importance of relationships among students, staff, and parents, fostering a collaborative community. The Principal, Tim Dobbs, encourages open communication and values parental involvement in the educational journey, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavors.
Useful links
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (download)
- Lettings (other)
- Concerned about a child's welfare? Report it here. (other)
- Show My Homework (other)
- Students (other)
- Staff (other)
- Parent View (other)
- e4education (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- IT Guides & FAQ (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chesham Grammar School (81.9)
- Chesham Grammar School (45.2)
- Chesham Park Community College (45.2)
- Cesterham Secondary School (37.5)
- Lowndes Girls' School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CHILTERN HILLS ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1073
- Boys
- 511
- Girls
- 562
- FSM %
- 21.90
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1073 | 511 | 562 | 1350 | 21.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1076 | 525 | 551 | 1350 | 20.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1057 | 535 | 522 | 975 | 16.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1057 | 535 | 522 | 975 | 16.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1026 | 505 | 521 | 975 | 14.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 964 | 469 | 495 | 975 | 12.60 |
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