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Dr Challoner's Grammar School

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Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Chesham Road, Amersham, HP6 5HA

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Boys

Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

73.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

73.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2377.546.4
2023/2477.546.4
2024/2573.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+1.190.00
2023/24+1.180.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Amersham School
1.46 km away · Academy converter
Good
Stony Dean School
1.69 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Dr Challoner's High School
2.93 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Chesham Grammar School
3.68 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Chiltern Hills Academy
3.77 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Nov 2019 — Outstanding
  3. 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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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