Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Amersham, HP6, in the Buckinghamshire council area. It has 1,384 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 November 2024): Standards maintained. It is listed as selective; check the school’s grammar / 11+ entrance requirements.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Standards maintained — inspected 6 November 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Outstanding (5 November 2019) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 1.18 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 73.9 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 96.2 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 182 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 47.41 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | A- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 220 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,384 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 2.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 18.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.25% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.8% | 2024/25 |
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