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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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