Dr Challoner's High School, based in Amersham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls 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 High School currently has around 1358 pupils on roll, which is about 119% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 2.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 32.5%. white british pupils make up about 30.6% , followed by other asian at 12.2%
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 (99%) , including 92% who stay in school sixth forms and 1% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cokes Lane, Amersham, HP7 9QB |
| Website: | http://challonershigh.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01494763296 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Alan Roe |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 137219 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1145 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1358 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1358 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 32.50% | 441 |
| White British | 30.60% | 415 |
| Other Asian | 12.20% | 165 |
| Unclassified | 4.30% | 59 |
| White and Asian | 4.20% | 57 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 55 |
| Pakistani | 3.70% | 50 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 44 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 18 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 13 |
| African | 0.80% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.60% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| 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 | 2,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Lane Combined School Bell Lane , Little Chalfont HP6 6PF | - not rated | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy Bell Lane , Little Chalfont HP6 6PF | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Chalfont Primary School Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Chalfont Primary School Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Infant School White Lion Road , HP7 9HX | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Voluntary controlled school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's High School Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Raans Secondary School Quill Hall Lane , HP6 6LX | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | - not rated | 1,814 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amersham School Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH | 3out of 4 | 1,814 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 | 1,490 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Dean School Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY | - not rated | 2,710 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.