Chiltern Way Academy Austen

About Chiltern Way Academy Austen

Chiltern Way Academy Austen is a unique co-educational all through school located in Basingstoke, which provides education and care for 128 young people between the ages of 5 to 16, with a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC). We believe that building confidence, self-esteem and resilience plays a significant role in our students’ ability to learn and achieve.

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Key Facts

Students 128

Head/Principal Jason Minton

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 4.0

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 64 responses • 48.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

68.7% positive 29.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

59.4% positive 39.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

48.4% positive 43.7% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

53.1% positive 35.9% negative

My child does well at this school

59.4% positive 34.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 64 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

6.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

10.8

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-2.91

Progress 8

Well below average

12.5%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

25.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

16 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

D

David T.

Parent Feb 20, 2023

4.0

"A great school with a lot to offer"

Our daughter attended CWA Austen for 5 years, and we were really impressed with the school's values and approach. The specialist classrooms and external grounds were a bonus, and the transition to further education was seamless. We would highly recommend the school to anyone considering it.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Emily W.

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful experience so far!"

We've been at CWA Austen for 2 years now, and it's been a game-changer for our son. The facilities are amazing, and the staff are so supportive and dedicated. They really do go above and beyond to meet the individual needs of each child. We feel so valued and supported as parents!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel B.

Parent Jan 10, 2022

4.0

"Mixed feelings about the school"

We've been at CWA Austen for a year now, and while the staff are generally lovely, we've had some concerns about the consistency of the teaching. The facilities are great, but we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about what's going on. Overall, it's been a decent experience, but we're not entirely satisfied.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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