The school opened in 2016 following the amalgamation of Maplewood School and Chiltern Gate School. The school operates across a split site. The school provides education for pupils who have moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties. Many pupils have one or more additional needs, including autism spectrum disorders, medical needs, sensory impairments, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. All pupils have an education, health and care plan. Currently, the school has six children in the early years. The school has a higher than average proportion of pupils who speak English as an Inspection report: Chiltern Wood School, 8–9 January 2019 Page 10 of 13 additional language. The proportion of pupils who are eligible for pupil premium funding is below average.