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Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Chesham Road, Amersham HP6 5HA
Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 1,370 boys aged between 11 and 18. In November 2019 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Sixth form and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Finances.
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0.9Amersham School
1.9Dr Challoner's High School
2.3Chesham Grammar School
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is an entrance exam.

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