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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No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
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 GCSEs
Staying in education
99%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
79%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 11, 2025
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
1 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 4 - Dec 19
Spring
1 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Mar 27
Summer
1 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 2
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 10
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Aug 31
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