Chesham Grammar School vs Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Both are grammar schools in Buckinghamshire, 2.3 miles apart. Side-by-side on official DfE, Ofsted and council admissions data.
Side by side
| Chesham Grammar School | Dr Challoner's Grammar School | |
|---|---|---|
| Phase | Secondary | Secondary |
| Gender | Mixed | Boys |
| Pupils on roll | 1,326 | 1,368 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 2.6% |
| Ofsted rating | Not judged | Outstanding |
| Attainment 8 — 2024/25 | 74 | 73.9 |
| A-level average points — 2024/25 | 46.29 | 47.41 |
| 11+ test board | GL Assessment | GL Assessment |
| Admission system | pass/fail then criteria order | pass/fail then criteria order |
| Places offered — 202627 | 183 | 185 |
| First preferences per place — higher means more competition for a first-preference place | 1.69 | 1.29 |
Qualifying scores
Chesham Grammar School
121 (2026 entry)
Standardised score ≥ 121 qualifies for grammar school consideration. Qualifying does not guarantee a place; schools apply own oversubscription criteria after qualification.
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
121 (2026 entry)
Standardised score ≥ 121 qualifies for grammar school consideration. Qualifying does not guarantee a place; schools apply own oversubscription criteria after qualification.
Who gets priority
Where a school is oversubscribed, these are the first criteria applied, in order. This is usually what decides an application.
Chesham Grammar School
- Looked after children and previously looked after children (adopted, special guardianship, child arrangements order)
- Up to 6 places: Pupil Premium children in catchment (or LAC anywhere) with STT score 115–120 (just below qualifying thre
- Catchment area children eligible for Pupil Premium
- Siblings of children currently on roll at the school (Years 7–10)
Source: school admissions policy.
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- Looked after children and previously looked after children (adopted, special guardianship, child arrangements order)
- Up to 6 places: Pupil Premium children in catchment (or LAC anywhere) with STT score 115–120 (just below qualifying thre
- Catchment area children eligible for Pupil Premium
- Siblings of children currently on roll at the school (Years 7–10)
Source: school admissions policy.
Choosing between them
Chesham Grammar School is a mixed school and Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a boys school, so for many families the starting point is which one can admit their child. The figures on this page are the published ones — they describe intakes and results, not what either school would be like for your child. The right choice depends on your family's own priorities and circumstances.
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