Head: David Atkinson
An accessible boys' grammar school in Buckinghamshire with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Cutoff Score
121
71% of max
Distance Cutoff
5.34 mi
Applications
624
Offers Made
177
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
A map of the catchment area is available on the school website. You can check whether your address falls within the catchment area at the Buckinghamshire Council website.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
12 places
Process
Parents of any child who has been refused admission because the school is full will be entitled to make representations to an Independent Appeal Panel.
Waiting List
If any vacancies arise between National Offer Day and 31 December of the same year, first priority will be given to those on the waiting list managed by Buckinghamshire Council. From 01 January until 31 August, a waiting list will be maintained by Dr Challoner's Grammar School for admissions into Year 7.
1. Register
5 May 2026
2. Take Test
Buckinghamshire 11+
3. Results
10 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 13 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning (50 min). Paper 2: Non-Verbal Reasoning (50 min). Boys aged 11-16 and co-educational Sixth Form. National Offer Day 2nd March 2026. Applications for Year 7 are handled by Buckinghamshire Council as part of its co-ordinated admissions scheme. The school mentions a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for Year 7 Entry 2026. Late Transfer Process applies to Years 8, 9 and 10 admissions and Year 7 from 01 January each academic year, involving curriculum based tests in English and Mathematics.
Max
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
5 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
19 Jun 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
10 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
73.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
96%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
87%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.12
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
80%
Higher Education
+12pp vs grammar avg
55%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
364 entries
50%
+1.7pp vs school
Other Sciences
126 entries
50%
+1.7pp vs school
Music
34 entries
50%
+1.7pp vs school
Watch list
Spanish
114 entries
43%
-5.3pp vs school
Physical Education
146 entries
47%
-1.7pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
142 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
Biology
138 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
Physics
134 entries
50%
+0.0pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of 48 points from their best eight taught GCSEs (or equivalent), including at least Grade 5 in English & Maths. In addition, candidates must meet the entry requirements for each course for which they have applied.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,368 / 1,356(101%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of 48 points from their best eight taught GCSEs (or equivalent), including at least Grade 5 in English & Maths. In addition, candidates must meet the entry requirements for each course for which they have applied.
1:18.1
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.04%
Absence Rate
3.23%
Persistent Absence
Historic buildings combined with modern facilities including science laboratories, sports hall, swimming pool, library, ICT suites, music rooms, drama studio, and extensive playing fields
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-resourced library with extensive book collection, online databases, study spaces, and ICT facilities. Regular author visits and reading programmes.
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new science block. Ongoing refurbishment of ICT facilities and library. Plans for enhanced sports facilities including artificial pitch development.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available in the school canteen. Catering provided by [Company Name].
Homework Policy
Homework expectations increase by year group. Years 7-9 receive approximately 1-1.5 hours per night. Years 10-11 receive 2-2.5 hours per night. Sixth form students expected to complete significant independent study.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of conduct and academic effort. House system promotes positive behaviour. Clear sanctions for poor behaviour including detentions and exclusion for serious offences. Strong emphasis on mutual respect and responsibility.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas during breaks.
SEND Provision
Children with Education Health and Care Plans that name the school are admitted under separate statutory procedures
4.5
4.5(123)Google Reviews
123 reviews
Enter your postcode to see directions to Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Route 96 from Chesham, Route 428 from Amersham
Nearest Station: Great Missenden
Transport Info
School accessible by bus routes from Amersham, Chesham, High Wycombe and surrounding areas. Walking distance from Little Chalfont station (Metropolitan line). Car parking limited - encourage use of public transport. Cycle storage available on site.
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