Welcome to The Chiltern School
Welcome to The Chiltern School, where we dare to be different!Thank you for visiting our website, where we hope you will find information that will give you a greater insight into our inclusive, nurturing and inspiring school. We are a maintained school in the heart of Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire. The Chiltern School is an inclusive all through special school where we educate pupils aged 3 to 19 years with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. As an inclusive community, celebrating diversity, we place great emphasis on the value of each individual. We recognise that we are all different and unique. Children and young people are at the centre of everything we do. We want our pupils to thrive in a happy, stimulating environment based on mutual respect. We pride ourselves on celebrating the steps children and young people make towards being independent and fulfilled individuals.We have a fantastic team of staff who are highly skilled, developed specialist knowledge, caring and dedicated to promoting high aspirations for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Our school is full of energy, laughter and most importantly, learning.We put children at the heart of every decision we make, driven by our core values and promoting high expectations; we encourage everyone to be the best they can be. We believe that by working together with all stakeholders, especially our families, we ensure our pupils thrive, developing the skills they need to lead independent, safe and happy lives.Lisa Leonard Head Teacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Community special school
Suitable Ages
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
347 Total
No. of Boys
250 (72.0%)
No. of Girls
97 (28.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 4
Half Term 2
May 25 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holidays
Dec 20 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holidays
Mar 28 - Apr 12
May Bank Holiday
May 4 - May 4
Spring Bank Holiday
May 25 - May 25
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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