Richard Challoner School
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Attainment 8 of 59.4 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 59.4
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 89%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.84
- Confidence interval:
- [0.62, 1.07]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 154 | 59.4 | — | 89.0% | 90.9% | 5.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 153 | 58.8 | +0.84 | 87.6% | 86.9% | 5.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 160 | 57.2 | +0.65 | 84.0% | 86.0% | 5.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 156 | 59.6 | +0.70 | 88.0% | 90.0% | 5.7 |
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School information
| URN | 137299 |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Thames |
| Region | London |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Sean Maher |
| Trust | RICHARD CHALLONER SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | KT3 5PE |
| Latest pupils | 154 |
| FSM eligible | 9.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Manor Drive North, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5PE
www.richardchalloner.comView local authority page2083305947| DfE number | 5401 |
| UKPRN | 10034773 |
| Opened | 17 Aug 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 16 Jan 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2023 |