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Richard Challoner School

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personMr Sean Maher

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location_onNew Malden, KT3 5PE

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,083

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Attainment 8

59.4

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Kingston upon Thames

#262 of 3,216 nationally

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Richard Challoner School is a Academy converter secondary school in New Malden, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.5×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Richard Challoner School is an academy converter in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of RICHARD CHALLONER SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,078 pupils on roll, of whom 10% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.4, placing the school #4 in Kingston upon Thames and #262 of 3,216 nationally. 74.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 29.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 29 A-level subjects. 55.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 25.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.5× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

59.4

Grade 5+ E&M

74.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)29.3%

Entering EBacc90.90%

EBacc APS5.57

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.84

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86.90%

EBacc APS5.52

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS5.41

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.7

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

59.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS5.68

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc91%

EBacc APS5.48

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS5.43

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

124

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.2%

Achieving A*–A25.5%

Achieving A*–B55.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate99.2%

A-level subjects offered29

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

139

Retention rate97.10%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

127

Retention rate96.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

137

Retention rate99.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

22 November 2022

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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11 October 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2022-11-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-06-14

Section 5 RTI (Sep06 - Aug07) Historic EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,078 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,078	23	2.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,079	13	1.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,073	19	1.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,073	16	1.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,072	8	0.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,080	11	1.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,083	9	0.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,081	16	1.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,069	13	1.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,070	10	0.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,076	9	0.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,065	5	0.5%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,069	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,068	14	1.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,057	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,057	2	0.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,056	12	1.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,025	17	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,028	14	1.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,031	13	1.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,018	9	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,018	10	1.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,023	5	0.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	991	8	0.8%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	996	6	0.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,000	9	0.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 75 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 51 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

13.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree88%

agree12%

disagree1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree13%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

not applicable49%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree56%

agree27%

disagree3%

strongly disagree6%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree78%

agree19%

disagree2%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree70%

agree27%

disagree1%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree64%

agree32%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree77%

agree21%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree75%

agree21%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree66%

agree26%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes97%

no3%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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