STUDENT
PARENT
STAFF
Skip to main content
Your Hub
Exam Results
Proud of Every Student’s Success
At Chiltern Hills Academy, we believe that success takes many forms. Every year, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of our students—not just in exam results, but in the character, confidence and determination they show in reaching their goals.
Our latest results reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the strength of our school community.
GCSE Results 2025: A Year to Celebrate
We are delighted to report that our 2025 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
-0.
Progress 8 2024 score (based on 2023 data)
%
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 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number in cohort | 171 | 183 | 184 | 163 | 163 | 146 | 133 |
| Progress 8 Score: | NA | -0.4 (based on 2023 data | -0.26 | -0.18 | 0.95 | 0.52 | 0.23 |
| Attainment 8 Score: | 40.30 | 38.00 | 44.00 | 44.12 | 49.00 | 49.83 | 47.90 |
| 9-4 in English and in Maths | 49% | 48% | 63% | 55% | 68% | 71% | 70% |
| 9-5 in English and in Maths | 31% | 21% | 39% | 27% | 45% | 46% | 45% |
| Students achieving English Baccalaureate at (Grade 9-4) | 12% | 17% | 18% | 19% | 18% | 26% | 32% |
| GCSE English 9-4 | 66% | 62% | 74% | 69% | 80% | 85% | 87% |
| GCSE Maths 9-4 | 54% | 57% | 71% | 60% | 74% | 73% | 74% |
| GCSE Science 9-4 | 76% | 76% | 72% | 50% | 75% | 78% | 75% |
| 5+ 9-4 grade GCSEs (or equivalent) | 53% | 44% | 63% | 50% | 78% | 76% | 68% |
| 5+ 9-1 grade GCSEs (or equivalent) | 97% | 90% | 93% | 98% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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
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
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.
EBacc
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is not a qualification itself, but a measure of achievement across a specific range of subjects. Students achieve the EBacc by attaining a grade C or above in English, mathematics, science, a language, and either history or geography.
Principal Insight
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.
Sixth Form Results 2025: Pathways to the Future
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.
C
Average A Level grade
Merit
Average grade of Vocational qualifications (BTEC)
%
Percentage of A Level students achieved A–C* grades
| Summer 2025 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 | 71% | Not Available |
We are proud of the well-rounded education our Sixth Form provides—balancing academic rigour with enrichment, careers advice, and personal growth.
Life Beyond School
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.
What Our Results Mean
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.