The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 79.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-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
79.1
35.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
100%
57.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
97%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
99%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Based on 183 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,358
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.5%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- DR CHALLONER'S HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Alan Roe (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Primary · 651m away
Little Chalfont Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Stony Dean School
Special school · 1.3km away
St George's Church of England Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Amersham School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Henry Allen Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Woodside Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
Chestnut Lane School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dr Challoner's High School a selective school?
Yes. Dr Challoner's High 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 High School's Ofsted rating?
Dr Challoner's High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dr Challoner's High School?
Dr Challoner's High School currently has 1,358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dr Challoner's High School take?
Dr Challoner's High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dr Challoner's High School?
Dr Challoner's High School is in Amersham, HP7 9QB, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dr Challoner's High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Dr Challoner's High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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