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Chiltern Hills Academy

Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG
Part of: THE CHILTERN HILLS ACADEMY (Single-academy trust)
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Chiltern Hills Academy
Chesham, HP5 2RG
1,073 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
21.90% FSM %
511 Boys
562 Girls
About Chiltern Hills Academy

Chiltern Hills Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Buckinghamshire, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 1,073 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Timothy Dobbs.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Buckinghamshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Buckinghamshire
Region South East
Administrative District Buckinghamshire
Parliamentary Constituency Chesham and Amersham
Ward Chesham South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2011
UKPRN 10034974
URN 137280
Data Last Updated 04-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Timothy Dobbs Accounting Officer 01/09/2023 28/08/2025 N/A
Mr Graham Hull Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2030 Appointed by academy members
Mr Andrew Brown Chair of Trustees 01/08/2011 28/08/2025 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr James Cordell Chief Financial Officer 01/05/2025 28/08/2025 N/A
Mrs Amy Gibbs Chief Financial Officer 01/01/2024 30/04/2025 N/A
Mr Ian Lowe Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT) 01/09/2023 28/08/2025 N/A
Mr Nicholas Brown Local Governor 20/05/2024 31/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Greenhalgh Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Reinhard Kowalski Local Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Elected by parents
Miss Polly Leathers Local Governor 11/11/2025 10/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Miss Sally Long Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Zoe Neagle Local Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
0.48 km • Chesham
Other
Thomas Harding Junior School
1.04 km • Chesham
Other
Newtown School
1.18 km • Chesham
Other
Ivingswood Academy
1.43 km • Chesham
Other
Chesham Grammar School
1.54 km • Chesham
Other
Heritage House School
1.6 km • Chesham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Chiltern Hills Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.
Chiltern Hills Academy has 1,073 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Chiltern Hills Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Chiltern Hills Academy is: Non-selective.
Yes, Chiltern Hills Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Principal at Chiltern Hills Academy is Mr Timothy Dobbs.
Chiltern Hills Academy is at Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG, in the Buckinghamshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Chiltern Hills Academy: Has a sixth form.
Chiltern Hills Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Timothy Dobbs
Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG
01494782066
www.chilternhillsacademy.co.uk
Location
HP5 2RG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137280
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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