Chiltern Wood School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 3–19218 pupils

Verney Avenue, HP12 3NEWebsite01494532621

Good218 pupilsAges 3–19EHCP

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Inspected May 2024

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Ages3 - 19

Pupils218

Good1y ago

Ages3 - 19

Pupils218

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

3 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

218 / 231 (94%)

Avg Class Size

~14*

Head Teacher

Mrs Rachel Chapman

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2024

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

11.8%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.8%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence41.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Severe Learning Difficulty103 pupils (48%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty54 pupils (25%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty25 pupils (12%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder19 pupils (9%)

Speech, Language & Communication7 pupils (3%)

Other4 pupils (2%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (0%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (0%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)31

Teaching assistants (FTE)101

Support staff (FTE)132

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils218

Free school meals27.5%

English as additional language28.9%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British34.9%

Pakistani32.6%

Mixed White & Asian5.5%

Black African5.0%

Asian Other4.1%

Mixed Other3.7%

White Other3.7%

Indian3.2%

Other1.8%

Unclassified1.4%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.4%

Black Caribbean0.9%

Gypsy/Roma0.5%

White Irish0.5%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Mixed White & African0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£31,807

total expenditure per pupil

+£24,407 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£8,832

Support staff£12,573

Premises£1,279

Energy£1,255

Learning resources£643

Income per pupil£32,668

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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