Dr Challoner's Grammar School

A outstanding academy converter school in Buckinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dr Challoner's Grammar School.

Amersham, HP65HA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
80.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.18
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 84.0%
Sustained employment
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
5 November 2019
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chesham Road
Amersham, HP65HA
Phone
1494787500
Website
challoners.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136419
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Chesham Road, Amersham, HP6 5HA
Website
www.challoners.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DR CHALLONER'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Capacity
1,356 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,370
Free School Meals
2.5% (34 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
84.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
9.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
84%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
221 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
85.5 (+66.1 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
77.5 (+38.0 vs average)
Education Continuation:
84.0 (+27.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
1.18 (+1.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
171
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,370 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(25 students)
Government & Politics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(35 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(57 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(173 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(58 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence with Integrity"

Aspiration Kindness Resilience

Facilities

Sixth Form Centre Two Science Laboratories Student Support Centre

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are handled by Buckinghamshire Council as part of its coordinated admissions scheme. The school provides a catchment area map and uses a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for residents to confirm residency; Admissions Policy 2026 outlines rules for residency (Rules 2, 3, 4 and 6); EHCP consultations follow a timetable; Late Transfer Admissions involve curriculum-based tests in English and Mathematics. The application process includes dates and deadlines as outlined in the admissions information for 2026.

Financial Information

Fees information: For photocopies or print-outs, A4 Black and White 5p per sheet; A3 Black and White 10p per sheet; A4 Colour 10p per sheet; A3 Colour 20p per sheet. Labour charged at £25/hour with a maximum charge per enquiry of £450. The cost of the production of Electronic Media can be charged at £25/hour.

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