Dr Challoner's High School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Dr Challoner's High School

Grammar SchoolBuckinghamshire, South East9 days until registration opensOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

180

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.7:1

Healthy

About 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

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,358

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 21/11/2023

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

79.1

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

99.5%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,358 pupilsLarge
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1Healthy
Consortium
Buckinghamshire

Test Format

Two papers on same day, approximately 60 minutes each, assessing verbal, non-verbal and mathematical skills

Admissions

Published Admission Number
180 places
Qualifying Score
121
Free School Meals
Up to 12 places for Pupil Premium pupils with scores 115+ (or 110-114 if places remain)

Student Demographics

2.5%

Free School Meals

15.8%

English as Additional Language

0.29%

EHCP

2.8%

SEN Support

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