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Dr Challoner's Grammar School
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- Amersham HP6 5HA
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well, enjoying a first-class curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and respect are exemplary; bullying is extremely rare.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have expert subject knowledge and feel exceptionally well supported.
Current Educational Practices: Comprehensive training and engagement in research projects are encouraged.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers enjoy their roles and hold leaders in high regard.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders foster a culture of teamwork, loyalty, and aspiration.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Comprehensive training and genuine promotion of staff and pupil well-being.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Secure and trusting relationships ensure that pupils feel safe and well supported.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with up-to-date expertise and comprehensive training.
Extracurricular Offerings: A dazzling array of extracurricular activities inspire diverse interests and skills.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students manage their time effectively and participate actively.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is an important part of the curriculum, well-informed about different pathways.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Quality of education in sixth form is exceptional, enabling all students to thrive.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND make very strong progress with well-interpreted needs.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of subjects, including unique strengths in electronics and physical education.
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Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 1370 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 99% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to the Sixth Form Max Povinelli and Toby Pickard, Year 13 photographers (Year 12). Since the vast majority of Year 11 students opt to continue their study with us, Dr. Challoner's has a sizable Sixth Form with over 400 pupils. In addition to these students we also welcome around 50-60 new students, from a range of schools, who quickly settle in and readily form a single cohesive student body with those students who have continued into the Sixth Form from Year 11. In order to accommodate this many students we have recently completed a new and impressive Sixth Form Centre which features outstanding study facilities, the Milton Library and a cafe run by Aspens called Social Kitchen. We provide a comprehensive and balanced curriculum to help Sixth Form students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workforce, an apprenticeship, or higher education. Students who are eager to put in a lot of effort and actively participate in school activities are welcome. Whether they are Oxbridge contenders, capable of earning several A*s, or diligent students, capable of earning three good A Level grades, we look forward to their realising their potential. Unavoidably, some students鈥攊nternal and external鈥攚ill find it difficult to transfer to A Level in one or more courses. Regardless of their background, Challoner's team has a plethora of expertise helping students make this move. We have a clear admissions policy that is available to view on our website. Because we are a popular choice for students, the school is always oversubscribed.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 15.1 | 19.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 99% | 48% | 99% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 53.80% | - | 46.60% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 49.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 70% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 79% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.40 | 3.29 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.75 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 50.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 73% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 78% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.43 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.18% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 75.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 52.44% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 47% | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 10 | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 17 | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.7 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.76% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.85 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 74.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 54.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% 33 | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% 19 | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.9 | 3.53 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 92% | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 74.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 53.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 92% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 79% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 79% | 26.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 180 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 98% | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 47.08 | 31.31 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.26 | 30.88 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 53.80% | 17.45% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 221 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 58.06% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 22.18% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.88% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 51.02 | 35.78 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 51.54 | 35.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 69.2% | 23.18% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 214 | 141 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 58.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 22.03% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.64% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 45.64 1 | 30.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.11 1 | 30.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 52.5% | 15.99% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 191 | 133 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 62.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 22% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.03% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 44.41 2 | 32.69 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.17 2 | 32.71 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 49.8% | 17.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 16.36% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 13.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 2.93% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.66 | 29.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.1 | 30.55 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 45.6% | 17.04% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 23.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 22.83% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 2.69% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
