Welcome to Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Dr Challoner’s has a large co-educational Sixth Form of over 440 students. Whilst the majority of Year 11s continue their education into Sixth Form, we are always delighted to welcome in a number of additional students, from a range of schools, who quickly settle in and readily form a single cohesive student body. Some students will inevitably find the transition to A level challenging in one or more subjects. Challoner’s staff have a wealth of experience supporting students making this transition, regardless of their background. We work hard to ensure that new students enjoy the full range of opportunities here, with a number of these students appointed to senior positions of responsibility, which has a hugely positive impact on the whole school community. In order to accommodate our students, we have an impressive Sixth Form Centre which features outstanding study facilities, the Milton Library and a café, Social Kitchen, accessible to Sixth Form students only. 
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum - with a focus on character development - that will assist students to gain the skills and understanding required to enter either employment, apprenticeships or Higher Education. We welcome students who are willing to work hard and contribute directly to school life. Whether they are potential Oxbridge candidates, capable of attaining multiple A*s, or hard-working students capable of attaining three sound grades at A Level, we will do everything we can to support them to achieve their full potential.

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Boys

No. of Students

1,368 Total

No. of Boys

1,277 (93.3%)

No. of Girls

91 (6.7%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

78.5%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

27.61%

A*/A grades

61.82%


Leavers’ Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

88%

School

70%

England

Higher Apprenticeships

0%

School

1%

England

Higher education or training

School:90%
England:73%

Top 3rd of higher education institutions

School:70%
England:23%

...of which Russell Group

School:64%
England:21%

...of which Oxford/Cambridge

School:9%
England:1%


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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Sixth Form Open Evening

Nov 11


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Enrichment Activities

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We aim to offer every student the chance to participate in some form of co-curricular club at DCGS. Our enrichment offering is managed through the SOCS System.

Debating Club

German Film Club

Law Society

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeBoys