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Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.3 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,368
Capacity
1,356
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional GCSE results, this school boasts a remarkable Attainment 8 score of 73.9, placing it in the top 2% nationally. A striking 98% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, alongside a high EBacc entry rate of 87%. Additionally, parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 73.9 | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 98% | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 96% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 87% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 79% | Top 2% UK |
Parent View (298 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School has high expectations
95%
My child feels safe
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child is happy
93%
My child makes good progress
93%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
90%
School supports development
88%
School keeps me informed
78%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British51.7%
Asian Indian22.4%
Mixed W+Asian5.7%
Asian Other5.7%
White Other4.2%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Pakistani2.3%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.67624, -0.60982 · HP6 5HA
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN136419
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.challoners.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr Challoner's Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2019.
Is Dr Challoner's Grammar School a good school?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School scores 99.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Dr Challoner's Grammar School?
Based on 298 Ofsted Parent View responses, Dr Challoner's Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Dr Challoner's Grammar School in GCSEs?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.9. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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