Dr Challoner's High School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Dr Challoner's High School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
180
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
HealthyAbout Dr Challoner's High School
Dr Challoner's High School is a girls' grammar in Little Chalfont where academic excellence sits alongside an exceptional breadth of opportunity. Pupils here are genuinely enthusiastic about learning, finding real fascination in their studies while supporting one another to succeed. The school places equal emphasis on character development and cultural enrichment, with experiences ranging from overseas trips to visits from antiquities experts. Sixth-form students take pride in mentoring younger pupils and leading the school's many clubs, creating a warm, inclusive community. Results at GCSE and A level are among the highest nationally, but as pupils themselves note, it's everything beyond the exams that makes this school truly special.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,358
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 21/11/2023
Quality of Education
OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
OutstandingSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
79.1
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
99.5%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Two papers on same day, approximately 60 minutes each, assessing verbal, non-verbal and mathematical skills
Admissions
Student Demographics
2.5%
Free School Meals
15.8%
English as Additional Language
0.29%
EHCP
2.8%
SEN Support