SecondaryData as of May 2026

Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Chesham Road, Amersham, HP6 5HA

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Amersham.

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Boys

Pupils

1,368

Ages

11-18

FSM

2.6%

Attainment 8

73.7

Ofsted

Outstanding

Nov 2019

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Selective grammar
Exam system: Own / consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Buckinghamshire tests children by default - registration is opt-out rather than opt-in. The test is sat in September of Year 6.

Grammars in Buckinghamshire Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

73.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

65.2%

Basics 9-5

96.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

87.4%

EBacc APS

7.10

EBacc 9-5

68.7%

EBacc 9-4

78.6%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

47.41

A*-A Grades

64.9%

A*-B Grades

87.8%

AAB+ %

57.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 222 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a secondary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 298 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. The school has around 1,368 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Chesham Road, Amersham, HP6 5HA | More schools in Buckinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dr Challoner's Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
Nov 2019 — Outstanding
Nov 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Dr Challoner's Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dr Challoner's Grammar School

What is Dr Challoner's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Dr Challoner's Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Dr Challoner's Grammar School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 298 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Dr Challoner's Grammar School.

What are Dr Challoner's Grammar School's latest exam results?

Dr Challoner's Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Dr Challoner's Grammar School located?

Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a secondary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire (HP6 5HA).

How many pupils attend Dr Challoner's Grammar School?

Dr Challoner's Grammar School has around 1,368 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Dr Challoner's Grammar School with other schools?

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