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Chiltern Way Academy Austen

Shakespeare Road, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9BP
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Chiltern Way Academy Austen
BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9BP
131 Pupils
128 Capacity
4–16 Age Range
22.10% FSM %
103 Boys
28 Girls
About Chiltern Way Academy Austen

Chiltern Way Academy Austen is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 131 pupils on roll. School capacity: 128. Current headteacher: Jason Minton.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools special
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District Basingstoke and Deane
Parliamentary Constituency Basingstoke
Ward Popley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CHILTERN WAY ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2021
UKPRN 10087503
URN 148343
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Joanne Welch Chair of Local Governing Body 17/07/2024 16/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ruth Gaunt Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 16/04/2024 31/12/2025 N/A
Mrs Donna Kuhlmey Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 05/01/2026 — N/A
Elizabeth Birkin Local Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Peter Grinham Local Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Katie Holmes Local Governor 19/09/2024 18/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Vikky Lonie Local Governor 05/02/2026 04/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Jane Mansell Local Governor 02/02/2023 01/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Amy Mossop Local Governor 17/07/2024 03/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Stevens Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Andrew Tillman Local Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
South View Infant and Nursery School
0.59 km • Basingstoke
Other
Marnel Junior School
0.6 km • Basingstoke
Other
Marnel Community Infant School
0.67 km • Basingstoke
Other
South View Junior School
0.68 km • Basingstoke
Other
Dove House Academy
0.94 km • Basingstoke
Other
The Vyne Community School
1.12 km • Basingstoke
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Chiltern Way Academy Austen is a Free schools special (group: Free Schools) in BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire.
Chiltern Way Academy Austen has 131 pupils, with a capacity of 128.
Chiltern Way Academy Austen caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
The admissions policy at Chiltern Way Academy Austen is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Chiltern Way Academy Austen is Mr Jason Minton.
Chiltern Way Academy Austen is at Shakespeare Road, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9BP, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Chiltern Way Academy Austen: Does not have a sixth form.
Chiltern Way Academy Austen is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Jason Minton
Shakespeare Road, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9BP
01256236640
www.chilternway.org/our-academies/cwa-austen
Location
RG24 9BP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 148343
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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