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Partnerships and Community Links
At Chiltern Hills Academy, we are proud to be at the heart of our community. Most of our students live locally and many walk to school each day. This close connection means our partnerships with local organisations, churches, charities, clubs, and international links are not just important—they are part of who we are.
Through these partnerships, our students develop confidence, broaden their horizons, and learn the importance of service, compassion, and respect. They give young people the chance to create, aspire, and excel beyond the classroom.
Use the sections below for useful information, links and downloads
Faith, Wellbeing & Community Support
Parish of Great Chesham
Our Chaplain, John Spence, is Youth Minister at the Parish of Great Chesham and plays an active role within school life, supporting students pastorally and spiritually while helping strengthen links between the Academy and the wider community.
Parish of Great Chesham
Chesham Mosque
Chesham Mosque provides an important community connection for many of our families. Located on Bellingdon Road, the mosque offers daily Quran classes for children and plays a valued role within the local community.
Chesham Mosque
MIND
Mind has supported the development of student wellbeing initiatives within the Academy. Our Sixth Form students have received training to help support younger students through initiatives such as the ‘Chill Zone’ — a safe space where students can talk, listen and support one another during break and lunchtime periods.
Mind UK
Pond Park Residents Association
The Academy maintains positive links with the local residents association, helping to share community news, local events and opportunities that support families living within the Pond Park area of Chesham.
Pond Park Residents Association
Education, Careers & Student Development
Beacon School, Accra
The Academy has previously welcomed visiting students and teachers from Beacon School. Strong relationships remain in place between school leaders, with future curriculum partnerships and possible student visits continuing to be explored.
Beacon School Accra
Buckinghamshire Adult Learning
Buckinghamshire Adult Learning delivers adult education classes from facilities located alongside the Academy, helping provide lifelong learning opportunities for the wider community.
Buckinghamshire Adult Learning
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award gives students in Years 9–13 the opportunity to develop leadership, resilience, teamwork and independence through volunteering, skill-building and expedition experiences.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Rotary Club
Rotary International supports the Academy through business challenges, problem-solving activities and technology competitions that help students develop teamwork and enterprise skills.
Rotary International
Bucks New University, Oxford Brookes & University of Buckingham
Students regularly benefit from university visits, masterclasses and outreach opportunities delivered in partnership with:
- Buckinghamshire New University
- Oxford Brookes University
- University of Buckingham
These experiences help students explore higher education pathways and future aspirations.
Buckinghamshire New University
Oxford Brookes University
University of Buckingham
Watford Borough Council
Watford Borough Council has supported the Academy’s geography field studies by providing guidance, resources and insight into urban planning and development projects.
Watford Borough Council
Learning Enterprise Partnership (Saunderton)
Working closely with the school’s Careers Leader, Learning Enterprise Partnership helps provide careers guidance, employer engagement opportunities and enterprise activities for students across all year groups.
Learning Enterprise Partnership
World Challenge
Through World Challenge, students have taken part in life-changing overseas expeditions. In 2024, 55 students travelled to Eswatini and Kruger, fundraising to support their journey while developing resilience, teamwork and global awareness through unforgettable experiences.
World Challenge
Arts, Creativity & Cultural Opportunities
Theatre Shed
Theatre Shed (formerly Shed @ The Park) is an inclusive theatre company with strong links to the Academy. Many students participate in productions and activities, with sessions regularly taking place on the school site.
Theatre Shed
Chesham Photographic Society
Chesham Photographic Society provides opportunities for students to showcase their creativity through annual photography competitions, where students regularly achieve impressive results.
Chesham Photographic Society
Chesham Youth Centre
Chesham Youth Centre offers activities and support for local young people, with some Academy students also helping to lead and support groups for younger attendees.
Chesham Youth Centre
Sport, Fitness & Community Clubs at CHA
The Academy is proud to support a wide range of local clubs and organisations that use our facilities throughout the week, helping strengthen links between the school and wider community.
Football & Team Sports
- Chesham Athletic Youth Football Club – Inclusive football opportunities for boys and girls aged 5–18.
Chesham Athletic Youth FC - Chesham United Ladies FC – Girls’ football from age 5 upwards in a fun and competitive environment.
- Chesham United Youth FC – Football development for players from Under 5s through to adults, supported by qualified coaches.
Chesham United Youth FC - ESPFA Buckinghamshire – A full-time Football and Education programme for students aged 16–19, delivered in partnership with Chesham United FC.
ESPFA Buckinghamshire - Chiltern Hills and Wycombe Red Kites Basketball Club – Community basketball opportunities for young people and adults.
- Chiltern Futsal – Using futsal to promote fitness, teamwork and personal development.
- Stags Rugby Club – A long-standing community rugby club with strong links to the Academy, supporting players of all ages from junior through to veteran levels.
Martial Arts, Fitness & Wellbeing
Chesham Taekwondo – Junior and senior Taekwondo training with long-standing community links.
Chesham Taekwondo
Chiltern Karate Association – Weekly karate training sessions for children and adults across Buckinghamshire.
PRO MAI – Self-defence and fitness classes focused on confidence, practical skills and wellbeing.
Bucks Pro Mai
Chesham Zumba Fitness – High-energy dance fitness sessions inspired by rhythms from around the world.
Chesham Zumba Fitness
Dance & Performing Arts
Maggie Monk School of Dancing – One of Chesham’s longest-running dance schools, offering ballet and street dance classes for young children through to advanced students.
Maggie Monk School of Dancing
Tuffney Performing Arts – Dance and performing arts classes across a range of disciplines including Ballet, Tap, Contemporary and Street Dance.
Tuffney Performing Arts
ZKT Dance Academy – Street dance classes and themed workshops designed to build confidence, creativity and performance skills.
ZKT Dance Academy
Our Recognitions & Certificates
We’re grateful to partners who recognise our commitment to high standards and opportunity for all:
- Careers – Certificate
- Careers & Enterprise – Certificate
- Duke of Edinburgh – Centre certificate
- Hub School for Language Pedagogy – Certificate
- World Challenge – Partner certificate
- Young Carers – Recognition certificate
- Young Enterprise – Centre certificate
Why These Links Matter
Our partnerships and community connections bring learning to life, encourage ambition, and build relationships that last well beyond school. They are part of how we live out our ethos: Create, Aspire and Excel to ‘Live life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10).