The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 234 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
42% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,134
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 22.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- THE CHALFONTS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Whitehead (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChalfont St Peter Infant School
Primary · Very close
Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy
Primary · 767m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Maltman's Green School
Independent · 1.4km away
Jordans School
Primary · 1.7km away
Gayhurst School
Independent · 1.7km away
Robertswood School
Primary · 1.7km away
Thorpe House School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Chalfonts Community College a selective school?
No. The Chalfonts Community College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Chalfonts Community College's Ofsted rating?
The Chalfonts Community College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Chalfonts Community College?
The Chalfonts Community College currently has 1,134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Chalfonts Community College take?
The Chalfonts Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Chalfonts Community College?
The Chalfonts Community College is in Gerrards Cross, SL9 8TP, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Chalfonts Community College have a sixth form?
Yes, The Chalfonts Community College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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