Dr Challoner's High School
URN: 137219 • Amersham HP7 9QB
Overview
- Name
- Dr Challoner's High School
- URN
- 137219
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- DR CHALLONER'S HIGH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 82.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alan Roe (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01494763296
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cokes Lane, Amersham HP7 9QB
Summary
Dr Challoner's High School, located in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, is a secondary academy for girls with a current enrolment of 1,358 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,145. The school is renowned for its strong academic performance, recently achieving record GCSE results, with 35% of grades at the highest level (9) and 83% at grades 9 to 7. This reflects the school's commitment to academic excellence and the support provided to its students.
The school promotes a broad curriculum that encourages both academic and personal development. Dr Challoner's High School offers a range of enrichment opportunities, including sports, drama, and music, fostering a well-rounded education. The school values pastoral care and provides various support systems to ensure the well-being of its students, including SEND provisions and a mentoring programme.
Community engagement is also a key aspect of the school's ethos, with initiatives for parental involvement and opportunities for students to contribute to local projects. Dr Challoner's High School aims to empower girls with the skills and attributes necessary for future success.
The school promotes a broad curriculum that encourages both academic and personal development. Dr Challoner's High School offers a range of enrichment opportunities, including sports, drama, and music, fostering a well-rounded education. The school values pastoral care and provides various support systems to ensure the well-being of its students, including SEND provisions and a mentoring programme.
Community engagement is also a key aspect of the school's ethos, with initiatives for parental involvement and opportunities for students to contribute to local projects. Dr Challoner's High School aims to empower girls with the skills and attributes necessary for future success.
Useful links
- Governance and Annual Reports & Accounts (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- calendar (calendar)
- Regular & Special Events (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Open Days (calendar)
- School Policies & Practices (other)
- Term Dates and School Day (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School (82.0)
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School (70.2)
- Amersham School (65.2)
- Amersham School (45.2)
- Dr Challoner's High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DR CHALLONER'S HIGH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1145
- Pupils
- 1358
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1358
- FSM %
- 2.50
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1358 | 0 | 1358 | 1145 | 2.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1315 | 0 | 1315 | 1145 | 2.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1288 | 0 | 1288 | 1145 | 1.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1288 | 0 | 1288 | 1145 | 1.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1248 | 0 | 1248 | 1145 | 1.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1216 | 0 | 1216 | 1145 | 1.30 |
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