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Our latest results reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the strength of our school community.
GCSE Results 2023: A Year to Celebrate
We are delighted to report that our 2023 GCSE results were the best ever for Chiltern Hills Academy. All of our headline figures improved on the previous year.
Achieved Grade 4 or above in English & Maths
Achieved Grade 5 or above in English & Maths
Attainment 8 score
Progress 8 score
Students with 5 or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above
Students with 5 or more GCSEs at Grade
1 or above
| GCSE results and comparison | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number in cohort | 185 | 180 | 184 | 163 | 163 |
| Progress 8 Score | -0.22 | -0.23 | -0.26 | -0.21 | NA |
| Attainment 8 Score | 44.00 | 48.00 | 44.00 | 44.00 | 49.00 |
| 9-4 in English and in Maths | 65% | 67% | 63% | 55% | 69% |
| 9-5 in English and in Maths | 44.00 | 48.00 | 44.00 | 44.00 | 49.00 |
| Students achieving English BacAÉ calaureate at (Grade 9-4) | 65% | 67% | 63% | 55% | 69% |
| GCSE English 9-4 | 44.00 | 48.00 | 39.00 | 44.00 | 49.00 |
| GCSE Maths 9-4 | 65% | 67% | 63% | 55% | 69% |
| GCSE Maths 9-4 | 65% | 67% | 63% | 55% | 69% |
| 5+ 9-4 grade GCSEs (or equivalent) | 44.00 | 48.00 | 44.00 | 44.00 | 49.00 |
| 5+ 9-1 grade GCSEs (or equivalent) | 65% | 67% | 63% | 55% | 69% |
Non-selective schools in Buckinghamshire for Progress 8
English Baccalaureate average point score and % achieving Grade 5+ in English and Maths
Attainment 8 among non-selective schools in the county
These results reflect our commitment to helping every student create, aspire and excel.
Understanding Key Measures
To help families make sense of school performance data, here’s a brief explanation of the key measures used nationally. Together, these measures help capture how well students are progressing and achieving across a broad and balanced curriculum:
Progress 8 measures student progress from the end of primary school to GCSEs, compared to peers with similar starting points. It’s based on up to 8 subjects, including English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Languages, and others.
Attainment 8 provides a score based on how well students performed across those same 8 qualifications. It reflects the overall achievement of each student, not just their core subjects.
Beyond the Grades
By the time students reach Sixth Form, their academic journey becomes one of deeper purpose and personal ambition. Supported by subject specialists and guided by a culture of high expectations, our learners gain the knowledge, discipline and confidence to achieve strong results—often exceeding their own goals.
But our success is measured by more than exam outcomes. These results open doors: to university offers, apprenticeships, meaningful careers and lifelong learning. Each grade reflects a student who has grown in independence, resilience and aspiration—ready to take their next steps with pride and purpose.
Our Sixth Form students achieved strong outcomes that reflect their ambition and hard work. All students who wished to go on to university or higher education secured places.
Average A Level grade
Average grade of Vocational qualifications (BTEC)
Percentage of A Level students achieved A–C* grades
| Summer 2023 Key Stage 5 Results | Chiltern Hills Academy | England Average |
|---|---|---|
| Average Academic A Level Result | C | B- |
| Average Applied (vocational) A Level result | Merit+ | Merit+ |
| Achieving A* -C Grade | 72% | Not Available |
We are proud of the well-rounded education our Sixth Form provides—balancing academic rigour with enrichment, careers advice, and personal growth.
Our students leave Chiltern Hills Academy ready for their next step in life.
Percentage of students who continued in education after Sixth Form
Percentage of students who went into employment after Sixth Form
Percentage of students who started apprenticeships after Sixth Form
| Chiltern Hills Academy | Bucks | England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Students | 60 | 5050 | 534428 |
| Staying in education | 65% | 56% | 47% |
| Entering apprenticeship | 8% | 6% | 10% |
| Entering employment | 26% | 25% | 25% |
| Not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | Not yet known | 9% | 13% |
We support every student to find a path that suits them—whether that’s university, work or vocational training.
We know that numbers only tell part of the story. Our results reflect a wider school culture that encourages every student to aim high, build resilience, and develop the skills and values they need for lifelong success.
To learn more about how performance is measured, or to compare schools, you can view our results on the Department for Education website.