Chiltern Way Academy Austen
Free schools special · Ages 4–16 · BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire
Chiltern Way Academy Austen is a special school in BASINGSTOKE, Hampshire for ages 4–16 (free schools special). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 25 February 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- Shakespeare Road, BASINGSTOKE, RG24 9BP
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 4–16
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Hampshire
- Pupils on roll
- 128 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 26.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 5.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 25 February 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive in this welcoming and inclusive school.”
- “A strong sense of belonging is fostered from the moment they arrive.”
- “The introduction of new daily routines means that pupils experience a predictable start to the day.”
To improve
- “This means the school is not yet as clear as it intends to be about the full impact of the new curriculum.”
- “There is some variability in how effectively this is delivered across the school.”
- “While staff training has taken place, staff are keen to further develop their expertise to deliver this approach with consistency and confidence.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 2 April 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 29% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 12.6 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Hampshire.
- Dove House Academy 0.6 mi Standards maintained
- Maple Ridge School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Chiltern Way Academy Futures 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Limington House School 2.2 mi Standards maintained
- Saxon Wood School 2.2 mi Good
- Inclusion School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Loddon School 2.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Chiltern Way Academy Basingstoke 2.9 mi No Ofsted grade