The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
URN: 142069 • Chalfont St Giles HP11 1BJ
Overview
- Name
- The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
- URN
- 142069
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 71.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Shandley (since 2025) , Head of College
- Telephone
- 01494875502
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 19 London Road, Chalfont St Giles HP11 1BJ
Summary
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School, located in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, is a mixed independent school catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 158 pupils and a capacity of 380, the school aims to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment. The school emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and adaptability in preparing students for an ever-evolving future.
The curriculum is enriched by the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, which complements the traditional British curriculum, fostering skills such as inquisitiveness and self-organisation. The Harkness Method is employed in classrooms, promoting collaborative discussions among students seated around large tables, which encourages active participation and confident communication.
Small class sizes, with a maximum of 14 students, allow for meaningful relationships between teachers and pupils, enhancing the learning experience. The school has a strong track record of academic success, with a 100% pass rate in several subjects, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student achievement.
The curriculum is enriched by the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, which complements the traditional British curriculum, fostering skills such as inquisitiveness and self-organisation. The Harkness Method is employed in classrooms, promoting collaborative discussions among students seated around large tables, which encourages active participation and confident communication.
Small class sizes, with a maximum of 14 students, allow for meaningful relationships between teachers and pupils, enhancing the learning experience. The school has a strong track record of academic success, with a 100% pass rate in several subjects, reflecting its commitment to high educational standards and student achievement.
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Nearby alternatives
- Westfield School (72.9)
- Aspire (72.8)
- Furze Down School (70.0)
- Stony Dean School (69.2)
- Macintyre School (67.4)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 380
- Pupils
- 158
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 51
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2015-05-06
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 158 | 107 | 51 | 380 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 150 | 101 | 49 | 380 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 70 | 51 | 19 | 380 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 70 | 51 | 19 | 126 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 58 | 44 | 14 | 126 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 58 | 44 | 14 | 126 | 0.00 |
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