Richard Challoner School

A outstanding academy converter school in Kingston upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Richard Challoner School.

New Malden, KT35PE Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
72.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.84
English & Maths grade 4+ %
71.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 91.5%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
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
22 November 2022
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
Manor Drive North
New Malden, KT35PE
Phone
2083305947
Website
richardchalloner.com

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137299
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Manor Drive North, New Malden, KT3 5PE
Website
www.richardchalloner.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
Religious character
Roman Catholic
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RICHARD CHALLONER SCHOOL
Capacity
966 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Archdiocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,073
Free School Meals
10.3% (111 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.6% (71 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
58.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.3
English Attainment 8:
12.0
Maths Attainment 8:
12.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
17.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.3
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
62.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
92.2%
Ebacc Languages:
86.9%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.84
Progress 8 Range:
0.62 to 1.07
University Progression:
60.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
60%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
146 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
62.1 (+42.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
91.5 (+39.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.8 (+19.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.84 (+1.0 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
67 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
134
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,073 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(43 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(26 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"doing ordinary things extraordinarily well"

love respect compassion

Distinctive Catholic Ethos; Catholic ethos and Catholic education.

Head Teacher's Message

Richard Challoner School is a Catholic comprehensive school for boys aged 11-18 and girls aged 16-18, designated as an Academy with Specialisms in Technology and Sports. It is oversubscribed, with 1079 students on roll including 266 in the Sixth Form. The school emphasises a distinctive Catholic ethos and a caring, cohesive community founded on the Christian values of love, respect and compassion. Headmaster: Sean Maher.

Facilities

Xavier Centre General Facilities Sports Facilities

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, Art and Design, Computer Science, Drama, Design Technology, Food and Nutrition, Geography, History, a Modern Language (French or Spanish), Music, Physical Education, and PSE. KS4 options require GCSEs in English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, Religious Education, a Modern Language (French or Spanish), a Humanity (Geography or History), and PSE, with two additional options from a list. Post 16 offered as Sixth Form; details are provided in the Sixth Form section of the site.

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