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Richard Challoner School
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE, Kingston upon Thames
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
93.5 / 100
Top 7%
Better than 94% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,078
Capacity
966
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence. An impressive 91% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 75% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating robust foundational skills. Additionally, the high EBacc entry rate reflects a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for further education.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality 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. | 59.4 | Top 8% 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%. | 91% | Top 6% 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%. | 75% | Top 7% 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%. | 91% | Top 7% 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%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.5%
White Other20.2%
Asian Other6.3%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
Mixed Other4.5%
Other4.4%
Black African4.0%
Asian Indian3.1%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
White Irish1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.38496, -0.26573 · KT3 5PE
School details
Local authorityKingston upon Thames
RegionLondon
URN137299
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.richardchalloner.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Richard Challoner School rated by Ofsted?
Richard Challoner School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Richard Challoner School a good school?
Richard Challoner School scores 93.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Richard Challoner School in GCSEs?
Richard Challoner School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.4. 91% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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