Chiltern Way Academy

Chiltern Way Academy is performing exceptionally well, particularly in its commitment to inclusion and the growth of its pupil population amid increasing complexity of needs. The school has developed a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils with special educational needs thrive and enjoy belonging. It has key strengths in its well-planned curriculum, strong leadership, and effective personal development programs that prepare students for their future pathways. Additionally, strong attendance and behavior are evident, contributing positively to the school's culture.

Strengths

• Exceptional standards of inclusion that transform pupils' experiences
• Rigorous systems to monitor pupils’ achievements
• High-quality teaching and consistently high standards across different sites
• Strong partnership working with local authorities to enhance inclusive culture
• Well-planned personal development and careers education programs
• Supportive and respectful relationships among pupils and staff

In 2024–25 pupils at Chiltern Way Academy attended 78.6% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 52.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 27.4% of pupils at Chiltern Way Academy were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). 3 pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Chiltern Way Academy had 4.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Chiltern Way Academy had 311 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Chiltern Way Academy received £39,438 and spent £36,036 for each of its 285 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £7,053,000 (£24,747 per pupil).

Across all 4 schools of Chiltern Way Academy Trust, income was £37,970 and spending £35,129 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Aylesbury · Buckinghamshire local authority: places and applications

Chiltern Way Academy is part of Chiltern Way Academy Trust, which runs 5 schools. The nearest others:

• The Orchard Way Academy High Wycombe
• Chiltern Way Academy Wokingham Wokingham
• Chiltern Way Academy Austen Basingstoke
• Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke Basingstoke

What is Chiltern Way Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Chiltern Way Academy is Strong standard, from an inspection in May 2026.

When was Chiltern Way Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

Chiltern Way Academy was last inspected in May 2026.

How many pupils does Chiltern Way Academy have?

Chiltern Way Academy has 311 pupils on roll.

What age range does Chiltern Way Academy cover?

Chiltern Way Academy for pupils aged 4 to 19.

What are Chiltern Way Academy's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Chiltern Way Academy?

Chiltern Way Academy is at Church Lane, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6NL.