Is Dr Challoner's Grammar School a boys school?

Yes — Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Dr Challoner's Grammar School have?

Dr Challoner's Grammar School has 1,368 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dr Challoner's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Dr Challoner's Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 November 2019).

How does Dr Challoner's Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dr Challoner's Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 76.2 in 2025/26.

Is Dr Challoner's Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dr Challoner's Grammar School is part of DR CHALLONER'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Dr Challoner's Grammar School?

Dr Challoner's Grammar School is located at Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA.

Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA

Outstanding

Inspected 5 November 2019

Outstanding

Ofsted

76.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,368

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Dr Challoner's Grammar School is an academy converter in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,368 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of DR CHALLONER'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 November 2019) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 76.2 (2025/26). 2.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Buckinghamshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,368 / 1,356 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 November 2019

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

2.5%

Free school meals

18.1%

EAL

0.8%

SEN support

14.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

76.2

Attainment 8

185 pupils

98.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

99.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-

A-level average grade

204 students

57.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

93%

To higher education

77%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

99%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.2%

Overall absence

14.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

75.46

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

10.15

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£54,810

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,336 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,422

Spend per pupil

£8,507

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA
Phone: 01494787500
Headteacher: David Atkinson
Website: www.challoners.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dr Challoner's Grammar School?: Dr Challoner's Grammar School is an academy converter in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Dr Challoner's Grammar School a boys school?: Yes — Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Dr Challoner's Grammar School have?: Dr Challoner's Grammar School has 1,368 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Dr Challoner's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Dr Challoner's Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 November 2019).
How does Dr Challoner's Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dr Challoner's Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 76.2 in 2025/26.
Is Dr Challoner's Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Dr Challoner's Grammar School is part of DR CHALLONER'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is Dr Challoner's Grammar School?: Dr Challoner's Grammar School is located at Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA.