Dr Challoner's Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Chesham Road Amersham Buckinghamshire HP6 5HA |
| Phone | 01494787500 |
| Reference Number | 136419 |
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is performing exceptionally well, achieving an outstanding rating across all inspection categories for the first time. The school provides a bespoke curriculum with a wide range of enriching opportunities that promote high levels of engagement and achievement among students. Pupils display exemplary behaviour and maturity, supported by strong relationships with staff, which fosters a safe and nurturing environment. Leadership is inspirational, with a focus on staff well-being and continuous improvement, contributing to the school's thriving culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1368 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 93.35%
Girls: 6.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 180 | Unknown | 180 |
| 8 | 184 | Unknown | 184 |
| 9 | 184 | Unknown | 184 |
| 10 | 186 | Unknown | 186 |
| 11 | 182 | Unknown | 182 |
| 12 | 185 | 47 | 232 |
| 13 | 176 | 44 | 220 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.7% |
| Indian | 22.4% |
| White & Asian | 5.7% |
| Asian, Other | 5.7% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 05 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Dr Challoner's Grammar School | |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding quality of education across all key stages
- Exceptional range of extra-curricular activities
- Strong leadership and management with a clear vision
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- High levels of engagement and achievement in demanding lessons
- Successful integration of PSHE education that enhances understanding of social issues
- Expanded sixth-form provision admitting girls with exceptional educational outcomes
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 73.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 96.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 96.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 47.42 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 47.91 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 57.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 133 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 104 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 112 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Home Tuition Service
Council Offices, Amersham, HP6 5BY |
0.28 miles |
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Heatherton School
10 Copperkins Lane, Amersham, HP6 5QB |
0.41 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham
School Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0EL |
0.63 miles |
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Chestnut Lane School
105 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6EF |
0.66 miles |
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Woodside Junior School
Mitchell Walk, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6NW |
0.68 miles |
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Henry Allen Nursery School
Mitchell Walk, Amersham, HP6 6NW |
0.69 miles |
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Elangeni School
Woodside Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6EG |
0.72 miles |
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The Beacon School
Amersham Road, Amersham, HP6 5PF |
0.82 miles |
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St George's Church of England Infant School
White Lion Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HX |
0.85 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5PL |
0.99 miles |
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Chesham Bois Church of England School
128 Bois Lane, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6DE |
1.03 miles |
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Waterside Primary Academy
Blackhorse Avenue, Waterside, Chesham, Waterside Primary Academy, Black Horse Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QU |
1.4 miles |
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Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
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1.61 miles |
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Thomas Harding Junior School
Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill, Thomas Harding Junior School, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1LR |
1.73 miles |
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Coleshill Church of England Infant School
Village Road, Coleshill, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0LQ |
2.17 miles |
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Hyde Heath Infant School
Weedon Hill, Hyde Heath, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5RW |
2.37 miles |
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Little Chalfont Primary School
Oakington Avenue, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6SX |
2.45 miles |
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Elmtree Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PA |
2.5 miles |
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Newtown School
Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3AT |
2.61 miles |
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Curzon Church of England Combined School
Penn Street Village, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 0QL |
2.61 miles |
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Amersham School
Stanley Hill, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HH |
0.91 miles |
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Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue, Pineapple Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW |
1.05 miles |
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Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9QB |
1.82 miles |
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Chesham Grammar School
White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA |
2.29 miles |
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Chiltern Hills Academy
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2.34 miles |
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Heritage House School
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2.53 miles |
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3.85 miles |
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Alfriston School
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3.96 miles |
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4.2 miles |
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Missenden Abbey Adult Education College
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4.31 miles |
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The Misbourne School
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4.35 miles |
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Sir William Ramsay School
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4.76 miles |
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The Chalfonts Community College
Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8TP |
4.89 miles |