Richard Challoner School
URN: 102606 • New Malden KT3 5PE
Overview
- Name
- Richard Challoner School
- URN
- 102606
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- T Cahill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Manor Drive North, New Malden KT3 5PE
Summary
Richard Challoner School is a voluntary aided Catholic comprehensive school located in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, catering primarily to boys aged 11-18, with co-educational options for the Sixth Form. Established in 1959, the school has a strong commitment to its Catholic ethos, fostering a community built on values of love, respect, and compassion. The school is currently oversubscribed, reflecting its reputation within the local Catholic community.
The curriculum emphasizes high academic standards, with notable achievements in both GCSE and A-Level results. The school has specialisms in Technology and Sports, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. Richard Challoner School promotes individual responsibility and respect among students, encouraging them to reach their full potential through a supportive learning environment.
In addition to academic excellence, the school offers a range of extracurricular activities, particularly in sports, which contribute to students' personal development. The strong relationships between staff, students, and parents create a cohesive community that supports the holistic development of each student.
The curriculum emphasizes high academic standards, with notable achievements in both GCSE and A-Level results. The school has specialisms in Technology and Sports, providing students with a well-rounded educational experience. Richard Challoner School promotes individual responsibility and respect among students, encouraging them to reach their full potential through a supportive learning environment.
In addition to academic excellence, the school offers a range of extracurricular activities, particularly in sports, which contribute to students' personal development. The strong relationships between staff, students, and parents create a cohesive community that supports the holistic development of each student.
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Nearby alternatives
- Richard Challoner School (74.6)
- The Holy Cross School (70.2)
- The Holy Cross School (61.2)
- Coombe Girls' School (61.0)
- Coombe Boys' School (60.3)
Key details
- LA
- Kingston upon Thames
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 946
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-08-16
- Last Ofsted
- 2007-06-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 946 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 946 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 946 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 946 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 946 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 946 |
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