Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Chesham Road, Amersham, HP6 5HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a secondary school in Amersham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 2nd of 3 secondary schools in Amersham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2019, report published 28 February 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Pupils and staff live and breathe the school's values of 'aspiration, kindness and resilience'. The result is a vibrant, happy and inclusive school where academic rigour and personal development are equally important. Staff firmly believe that all pupils can succeed and flourish. They ensure that high-quality learning is accessible to all. Consequently, pupils achieve very highly in public examinations and also develop into confident and skilful learners. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are very proud of their school. They enjoy learning and their behaviour is excellent, both in lessons and during social time. Pupils are enthusiastic participants in the impressive range of extra-curricular clubs and trips. These activities allow pupils to discover and nurture interests and talents. The 400th anniversary celebrations are providing even more opportunities to make shared memories. The sixth-form students are impressive embodiments of the school's values. They take on a range of responsibilities, from supporting learning, to helping run clubs and leading pupil voice. Younger pupils rightly look up to them as role models. Parents and carers are hugely supportive of the school. They feel their children are seen as individuals and appreciate the rounded and caring approach.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
182 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
220 students
Average A level grade A-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,384 pupils on roll, with places for 1,356
Schools near Dr Challoner's Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amersham School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 49.7 |
| Dr Challoner's High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 79.1 |
| Chesham Grammar School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 74.0 |
| Chiltern Hills Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.3 |
| Holmer Green Senior School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 47.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DR CHALLONER'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr David Atkinson
- Phone
- 01494787500
- Address
- Chesham Road, Amersham, HP6 5HA
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 136419
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.