The Chalfonts Community College
URN: 137215 • Gerrards Cross SL9 8TP
Overview
- Name
- The Chalfonts Community College
- URN
- 137215
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE CHALFONTS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Whitehead (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01753882032
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Narcot Lane, Gerrards Cross SL9 8TP
Summary
The Chalfonts Community College, located in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,134 students, against a capacity of 1,531. The school prides itself on welcoming students of all abilities and is committed to fostering a love of learning through inspiring lessons. The Principal, Caroline Whitehead, emphasizes the importance of high expectations for both academic performance and behaviour within the school community.
The college offers a broad curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for public examinations and their future educational or career paths. The supportive environment encourages students to realize their potential and achieve personal success.
The Chalfonts Community College also maintains an active communication channel with parents through its newsletter, The Chalfonts Chronicle, which provides updates on school news, events, and student achievements. This commitment to community engagement reflects the school's ethos of collaboration and support for all students.
The college offers a broad curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities, ensuring that students are well-prepared for public examinations and their future educational or career paths. The supportive environment encourages students to realize their potential and achieve personal success.
The Chalfonts Community College also maintains an active communication channel with parents through its newsletter, The Chalfonts Chronicle, which provides updates on school news, events, and student achievements. This commitment to community engagement reflects the school's ethos of collaboration and support for all students.
Useful links
- Celebrating Black History MonthToday, our Year 9 students had the privilege of hearing from Professor Abimbola Olowofoyeku, Senior Lecturer of Law at Brunel University and a practising lawyer. He delivered a powerful and thought-provoking talk about the s (sen)
- Exploring Future Pathways!Today, our students enjoyed an inspiring assembly with representatives from Bucks College Group, who shared insights into college life and the exciting opportunities available after school.From vocational courses and apprenticesh (sen)
- Building Global Connections!Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from three Thai schools to The Chalfonts Community College. We're excited to be developing partnerships with these schools and look forward to sending our students to (sen)
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- We were delighted to welcome back former student Davey Newman, who returned to speak with our Year 8 students about his exciting career in hospitality.Davey shared his journey since leaving our school, showing how hard work, passion, and a positive attitu (other)
- District Cup QF Result A fantastic 3–0 win for our Year 7 football team last night against Dr Challoner's! Goals from Henry D, Kai C, and Remi R. Player of the Match: Henry DInto the semi-finals we go! (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE CHALFONTS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- Capacity
- 1531
- Pupils
- 1134
- Boys
- 595
- Girls
- 539
- FSM %
- 22.30
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1134 | 595 | 539 | 1531 | 22.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1246 | 633 | 613 | 1531 | 19.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1397 | 701 | 696 | 1800 | 14.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1397 | 701 | 696 | 1800 | 14.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1415 | 716 | 699 | 1800 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1467 | 726 | 741 | 1800 | 7.70 |
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