Dr Challoner's High School
About Dr Challoner's High School
If you're a parent in Buckinghamshire considering Dr Challoner's High School, the numbers alone tell a compelling story about its popularity. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 658 applications for just 188 places, an oversubscription ratio of 3.5, meaning nearly four families competed for every spot. Of those, 285 put it as their first preference, and 182 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand is a strong signal from local parents. While the data doesn't include a formal parent-view survey percentage, the sheer volume of applications suggests a school that families are actively choosing. It's a girls' state secondary for ages 11 to 18, with no religious character, and it's non-boarding. The headteacher is Alan Roe, and the school currently has 1,358 pupils on roll, which is notably above its official capacity of 1,145, indicating it's operating at full stretch.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:30
Source: challonershigh.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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