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Dr Challoner's Grammar School

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Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.

It has 1368 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
Welcome to the Sixth Form Max Povinelli and Toby Pickard, Year 13 photographers (Year 12). Since the vast majority of Year 11 students opt to continue their study with us, Dr. Challoner's has a sizable Sixth Form with over 400 pupils. In addition to these students we also welcome around 50-60 new students, from a range of schools, who quickly settle in and readily form a single cohesive student body with those students who have continued into the Sixth Form from Year 11. In order to accommodate this many students we have recently completed a new and impressive Sixth Form Centre which features outstanding study facilities, the Milton Library and a cafe run by Aspens called Social Kitchen. We provide a comprehensive and balanced curriculum to help Sixth Form students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the workforce, an apprenticeship, or higher education. Students who are eager to put in a lot of effort and actively participate in school activities are welcome. Whether they are Oxbridge contenders, capable of earning several A*s, or diligent students, capable of earning three good A Level grades, we look forward to their realising their potential. Unavoidably, some students—internal and external—will find it difficult to transfer to A Level in one or more courses. Regardless of their background, Challoner's team has a plethora of expertise helping students make this move. We have a clear admissions policy that is available to view on our website. Because we are a popular choice for students, the school is always oversubscribed.
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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
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A
Ofset report
Outstanding Good Outstanding Outstanding
Age range
11-18 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender
Boys Co-Ed Girls Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
18.4 17.1 19.6 18.3
Proficient Math
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Proficient Read
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Grade 5 or above GCSE
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Grade 5 or above A Level
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Day Fees
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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.75 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 77.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 99% 40.67% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 99% 50.5% 45.1%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 88% 27.05% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 73% 19.5% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 78% 22.52% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 7.43 3.38 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 91.44% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 184 136 140
Pupils staying in education 98% 89.22% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 1% 20.39% 34.04%
School sixth forms 97% 53.76% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 0% 2.95% 10.43%
Other education destinations 1% 12.29% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.12% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.22% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.72 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 75.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 99% 1 41.44% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 100% 52.53% 43.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 47% 31.11% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 36% 10 20.04% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 43% 17 24.73% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 6.7 3.5 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 94.18% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 186 127 134
Pupils staying in education 96% 89.82% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 3% 20.87% 33.35%
School sixth forms 91% 51.03% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 1% 3.13% 8.49%
Other education destinations 2% 14.79% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.59% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.79% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.85 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 74.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 98% 1 43.96% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 100% 1 55.02% 42.47%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 68% 27.6% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 46% 33 18.75% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 60% 19 23.27% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 6.9 3.53 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 90.89% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 180 134 140
Pupils staying in education - 75.47% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 4% 16.75% 28.39%
School sixth forms 92% 52.67% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 2.47% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 11.58% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.31% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.47% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.84 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 74.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 97% 42.53% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 99% 53.63% 42.95%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 92% 33.29% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 79% 24.88% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 79% 26.04% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 99% 88.67% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 180 135 144
Pupils staying in education - 48.92% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider - 17.36% 30.57%
School sixth forms 98% 54.58% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 1.06% 9%
Other education destinations - 10.42% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.67% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.86% 2.47%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 51.02 35.7 33.32
Average grade A - -
Average points (Best 3) 51.54 35.49 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) A - -
AAB or higher 69.2% 22.8% 17.6%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 214 138 249
Students staying in education 78% 58.29% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 4.41% 4.99%
Students entering employment 9% 21.62% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 8.71% 10.72%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 45.64 1 30.31 29.31
Average grade A- - -
Average points (Best 3) 46.11 1 29.96 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) A- - -
AAB or higher 52.5% 15.76% 12.95%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 191 132 232
Students staying in education 75% 62.32% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 5.32% 7.79%
Students entering employment 16% 22.13% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 7.16% 8.82%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 44.41 2 32.44 28.96
Average grade B+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 45.17 2 32.55 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) A- - -
AAB or higher 49.8% 17.13% 13.23%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 5 2 3
Students staying in education 15 16.69% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships - 3.52% 5.55%
Students entering employment 7% 14% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 2.83% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 42.66 29.58 26.65
Average grade B+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 43.1 30.36 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) B+ - -
AAB or higher 45.6% 16.85% 12.55%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 19 23.47% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships - 4.63% 6.39%
Students entering employment 10% 22.87% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 2.6% 4.24%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 To 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 20th Dec 2023 To 3rd Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
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Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 23rd Jul 2024
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Aspiration, kindness and resilience underpin school life.

Teachers have expert subject knowledge and design well-thought-out lessons.

A broad range of academic subjects are on offer, including a particularly strong offering in electronics and PE.

Nationally published results show that pupils’ progress is well above average.

There is a dazzling array of extra-curricular opportunities on offer.

The quality of education in the sixth form is exceptional, with over four fifths of students gaining access to their first choice of universities.

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with knowledgeable leaders and appropriate next steps taken when needed.

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