Located in High Wycombe, Chiltern Wood School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Chiltern Wood School currently has around 218 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 67% boys and 33% girls. Around 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.9%. pakistani pupils make up about 32.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, HP12 3NE |
| Website: | www.chilternwood.bucks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01494532621 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Chapman |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110578 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/01/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 231 |
| Number of Pupils: | 218 |
| Number of Boys: | 146 |
| Number of Girls: | 72 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 34.90% | 76 |
| Pakistani | 32.60% | 71 |
| White and Asian | 5.50% | 12 |
| African | 5.00% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 4.10% | 9 |
| Other White | 3.70% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 3.70% | 8 |
| Indian | 3.20% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppice Nursery School Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chepping View Primary School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chepping View Primary Academy Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelburne Infant School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield School The Middle Way , HP12 3LE | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield County First School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield County Middle School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 2,258 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sands Middle School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | - not rated | 2,325 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| John Hampden Grammar School Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ | - not rated | 700 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | - not rated | 851 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Wycombe High School Marlow Road , HP11 1TB | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Cressex Community School Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 1,317 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Wood School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Verney Avenue School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | - not rated | 75 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kite Ridge School Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE | - not rated | 78 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vinio House School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 522 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Crescent School Cressex Road , HP12 4PR | - not rated | 522 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.