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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 1,080 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In February 2017 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions, Finances and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Attendance, Destinations and Attainment.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about 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 roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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