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Dr Challoner's High School

Secondary

Dr Challoner's High School

Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, HP7 9QB

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
1,358
Ages
11-18
FSM
2.5%
Attainment 8
78.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2023

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
78.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
83.0%
Basics 9-5
99.5%

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
96.7%
EBacc APS
7.72
EBacc 9-5
91.3%
EBacc 9-4
95.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
45.67
A*-A Grades
57.1%
A*-B Grades
83.4%
AAB+ %
40.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 210 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

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About Dr Challoner's High School

Dr Challoner's High School is a secondary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 78.9. The school has around 1,358 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2023 — Outstanding
  2. May 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dr Challoner's High School

What is Dr Challoner's High School's Ofsted rating?
Dr Challoner's High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Dr Challoner's High School's latest exam results?
Dr Challoner's High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 78.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dr Challoner's High School located?
Dr Challoner's High School is a secondary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire (HP7 9QB).
How many pupils attend Dr Challoner's High School?
Dr Challoner's High School has around 1,358 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dr Challoner's High School with other schools?
View Dr Challoner's High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Buckinghamshire.