Dr Challoner's Grammar School, based in Amersham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Dr Challoner's Grammar School currently has around 1368 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 93.3% boys and 6.7% girls. Around 2.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.7%). indian pupils make up about 22.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 91% who stay in school sixth forms and 3% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Chesham Road, Amersham, HP6 5HA |
| Website: | www.challoners.com |
| Telephone: | 01494787500 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Atkinson |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136419 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/11/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1356 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1368 |
| Number of Boys: | 1277 |
| Number of Girls: | 91 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 51.70% | 707 |
| Indian | 22.40% | 307 |
| Other Asian | 5.70% | 78 |
| White and Asian | 5.70% | 78 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 57 |
| Other Mixed | 3.50% | 48 |
| Pakistani | 2.30% | 31 |
| Chinese | 1.40% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 7 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 2 |
| African | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's CofE Primary School, Amersham School Lane , HP7 0EL | - not rated | 1,107 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chestnut Lane School 105 Chestnut Lane , HP6 6EF | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Junior School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elangeni School Woodside Avenue , HP6 6EG | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brudenell Girls' School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham and Wycombe College Stanley Hill , HP7 9HN | - not rated | 1,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 496 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.