Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Boys |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Address | Chesham Road, HP6 5HA |
| School Website | www.challoners.com |
| Telephone | 1494787500 |
| URN | 136419 |
School Census
| Total | 1368 |
| Girls/Boys | 89/1279 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 6.5%/93.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 14.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 35 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/11/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/11/2019 | Outstanding |
| 12/11/2007 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/11/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 99.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 88.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 7.51 |
| Progress 8 | 1.18 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 99% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 99% |
| Entering EBacc | 88% |
| EBacc average point score | 7.38 |
| Progress 8 | 1.19 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 99% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 100% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 7.43 |
| Progress 8 | 0.75 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.62% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 617 |
| As first preference | 286 |
| As second preference | 120 |
| As third preference | 107 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 660 |
| As first preference | 281 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 122 |
| Total Offers Made | 182 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.69% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 636 |
| As first preference | 297 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 96 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 2.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 766 |
| As first preference | 365 |
| As second preference | 197 |
| As third preference | 116 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.45% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 596 |
| As first preference | 240 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 118 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.64% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 615 |
| As first preference | 289 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.76% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 651 |
| As first preference | 324 |
| As second preference | 123 |
| As third preference | 114 |
| Total Offers Made | 187 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.53% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 618 |
| As first preference | 274 |
| As second preference | 141 |
| As third preference | 123 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 179 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 555 |
| As first preference | 251 |
| As second preference | 131 |
| As third preference | 108 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.50% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 517 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 94 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.49% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 518 |
| As first preference | 265 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 88 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 39% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 14% |
| no | 86% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 54.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 19.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 56.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 17.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Heatherton School
(0.42 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
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Address: 10 Copperkins Lane, , HP6 5QB
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham
(0.60 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: School Lane, , HP7 0EL