The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.4
15.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
75%
32.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
91%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
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
100%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Based on 160 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,078
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Thames
- Trust
- RICHARD CHALLONER SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Sean Maher (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMalden Manor Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 446m away
Malden Parochial CofE Primary School
Primary · 568m away
Knollmead Primary School
Primary · 894m away
Tennis Avenue School
Independent · 937m away
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Linden Bridge School
Special school · 1.2km away
Cuddington Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Richard Challoner School a selective school?
No. Richard Challoner School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Richard Challoner School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Challoner School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Richard Challoner School?
Richard Challoner School currently has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Richard Challoner School take?
Richard Challoner School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Richard Challoner School?
Richard Challoner School is in New Malden, KT3 5PE, in the Kingston upon Thames local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Richard Challoner School have a sixth form?
Yes, Richard Challoner School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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