Is Richard Challoner School a boys school?

Yes — Richard Challoner School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Richard Challoner School have?

Richard Challoner School has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Richard Challoner School's Ofsted rating?

Richard Challoner School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).

How does Richard Challoner School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Richard Challoner School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.5 in 2025/26.

Is Richard Challoner School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Richard Challoner School is part of RICHARD CHALLONER SCHOOL.

Where is Richard Challoner School?

Richard Challoner School is located at Manor Drive North, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5PE.

Richard Challoner School

Manor Drive North, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5PE

Outstanding

Inspected 22 November 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

60.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,078

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Richard Challoner School

Richard Challoner School is an academy converter in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,078 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of RICHARD CHALLONER SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.5 (2025/26). 9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kingston upon Thames →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,078 / 966 (112%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

9.2%

Free school meals

21.3%

EAL

6.8%

SEN support

14.9%

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)

60.5

Attainment 8

160 pupils

75%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

88.1%

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)

B-

A-level average grade

116 students

14.7%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

72%

To higher education

23%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

98%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

8.4%

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.

66.27

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24

16.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

23.63

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

£56,629

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£834 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£9,508

Spend per pupil

£9,469

Income per pupil

58%

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: Manor Drive North, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5PE
Phone: 02083305947
Headmaster: Sean Maher
Website: www.richardchalloner.com

Academy Trust

RICHARD CHALLONER SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Richard Challoner School?: Richard Challoner School is an academy converter in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Richard Challoner School a boys school?: Yes — Richard Challoner School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Richard Challoner School have?: Richard Challoner School has 1,078 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Richard Challoner School's Ofsted rating?: Richard Challoner School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).
How does Richard Challoner School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Richard Challoner School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.5 in 2025/26.
Is Richard Challoner School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Richard Challoner School is part of RICHARD CHALLONER SCHOOL.
Where is Richard Challoner School?: Richard Challoner School is located at Manor Drive North, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5PE.