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Richard Challoner School

Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5PESecondaryAges 11–18BoysState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.84
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
196 1st-choice / 150 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#167 of 3,141 nationally

About Richard Challoner School

Richard Challoner School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 597 applications for just 150 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.98. Of those applicants, 196 put it as their first preference, and 136 of those were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among parents, though the school does not publish a formal parent-view recommendation score. The school is a Roman Catholic boys' secondary with a co-educational sixth form, and it currently has 1,078 pupils on roll, which is above its official capacity of 966. It is one of five schools in Kingston upon Thames rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its most recent inspection in 2022 gave top marks across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderBoys
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressManor Drive North, New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, KT3 5PE
HeadteacherSean Maher
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Number of Pupils1,078
Free School Meals (FSM)9.7%
School Capacity1,078 / 966 (112% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

22 Nov 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
ICT SuiteDining HallGymnasiumLibraryScience LabsArt StudiosPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreAstro TurfTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

AthleticsRoundersNetballCricketSwimmingCross CountryRowingDanceBadmintonFootball

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraEco ClubChessFilm ClubArt ClubScience ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United NationsDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalSEN UnitResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: richardchalloner.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Challoner School

Richard Challoner School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.