The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
73.9
30.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
96%
54.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 184 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,368
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.6%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- DR CHALLONER'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr David Atkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Dr Challoner's Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Dr Challoner's Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Dr Challoner's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dr Challoner's Grammar School?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School currently has 1,368 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dr Challoner's Grammar School take?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dr Challoner's Grammar School?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School is in Amersham, HP6 5HA, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dr Challoner's Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dr Challoner's Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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