Dr Challoner's High School 11+ Papers
Past 11+ papers and practice 11+ papers for Dr Challoner's High School as well as 11+ test details and school information.
Past 11+ Papers for Dr Challoner's High School
Unfortunately, Dr Challoner's High School has not made any of their 11+ past papers publicly available. However, you can use these 11+ practice papers to help your child prepare.
Practice 11+ Papers for Dr Challoner's High School
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Ensure you double-check with Dr Challoner's High School which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
11+ Practice Papers for Dr Challoner's High School by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful and we would encourage parents to download and use them with their children.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for Dr Challoner's High School by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. They remain useful and we would encourage parents to download and use them with their children.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Dr Challoner's High School by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Writing | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Dr Challoner's High School by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Dr Challoner's High School by CGP
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. They are up to date and extremely useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. Grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these tests remain useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| CEM | Maths | |||
| CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
About Dr Challoner's High School
Dr Challoner's High School is a selective secondary school in Buckinghamshire. For children to get into Dr Challoner's High School they need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Hence, Dr Challoner's High School is a traditional grammar school, one of only 163 remaining in England.
Nestled in the heart of Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, Dr Challoner's High School is a beacon of academic excellence for girls aged 11 to 18. This esteemed grammar school is renowned for its unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional education that nurtures the intellectual curiosity and personal growth of its students. With a consistent ranking among the top 30 grammar schools in state school league tables and an impressive record of value-added academic progress, Dr Challoner's High School sets the stage for girls to thrive and achieve their full potential.
At Dr Challoner's High School, girls are encouraged to embrace their individuality, approach learning with enthusiasm, and cultivate a bold and joyful outlook on life. The school's dedicated faculty fosters an environment that celebrates the joy of learning for its own sake, while maintaining a steadfast tradition of excellence. The comprehensive curriculum spans a wide array of subjects, from the traditional core disciplines to innovative offerings such as graphics, textiles, computer science, philosophy, and healthy living. This diverse academic landscape allows girls to explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and acquire a well-rounded education.
Beyond the classroom, Dr Challoner's High School offers a vibrant and engaging co-curricular program that enriches the educational experience. Music is a cornerstone of school life, with five choirs, two orchestras, a wind band, and various instrumental chamber ensembles providing ample opportunities for girls to showcase their musical talents. The school's thriving drama programme and extensive range of sports fixtures, including basketball, cricket, cross country, football, hockey, netball, and swimming, ensure that girls can pursue their interests and develop valuable skills outside of academics.
Dr Challoner's High School is not just a place of learning; it is a community that empowers girls to be bold, confident, and ready to make their mark on the world. With its outstanding academic record, diverse curriculum, and rich co-curricular offerings, this exceptional grammar school provides the ideal environment for girls to flourish and achieve their dreams.
School Information
Below you will find further information about Dr Challoner's High School together with their admissions contact details.
| Address | Dr Challoner's High School, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire HP7 9QB |
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| School Website | https://www.challonershigh.com/ |
| Telephone | 01494763296 |
| Email Address | office@challonershigh.com |
| Gender | Girls only |
| Total Year 7 Places | 180 |
| Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 1285 (1285 Girls / 0 Boys) |
| Head | Alan Roe |
Dr Challoner's High School is a girls only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).
In total 1,285 pupils attend Dr Challoner's High School and it's led by the Head, Alan Roe.
Dr Challoner's High School Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Dr Challoner's High School for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Information
In order to get into Dr Challoner's High School, children need to pass the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT). This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Subjects & Structure
The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- English comprehension
- Technical English
- Verbal reasoning
- Key Stage 2 maths
- Non-verbal reasoning
- Spatial reasoning
The Secondary Transfer Test is an entrance examination for admission into Dr Challoner's High School. This assessment, provided by GL Assessment, consists of two separate one-hour papers that evaluate a student's abilities in various subjects.
The first paper focuses on verbal skills, which include English comprehension, technical English, and verbal reasoning. These sections assess a student's understanding of the English language, their ability to interpret and analyze written passages, and their capacity to solve problems using verbal logic.
The second paper concentrates on mathematical and non-verbal skills. This includes Key Stage 2 maths, which tests a student's knowledge of mathematical concepts and problem-solving abilities. Additionally, this paper evaluates non-verbal reasoning and spatial reasoning skills, which involve identifying patterns, sequences, and relationships between shapes and figures. These sections assess a student's ability to think logically and solve problems using visual information.
Other Schools using Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT)
As well as Dr Challoner's High School, several other schools also use Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT). These are:
- Aylesbury Grammar School
- Aylesbury High School
- Beaconsfield High School
- Burnham Grammar School
- Chesham Grammar School
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- John Hampden Grammar School
- Royal Latin School
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
- Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
- Wycombe High School
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Dr Challoner's High School is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.
Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).
Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Dr Challoner's High School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) Key Dates for your Diary
Here are all the important dates for the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) tests (to get into Dr Challoner's High School) as well as other relevant dates.
| Date | Event | Calendar Link |
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| 03/05/2024 | 11+ Registration Opens | Add Dates to Calendar |
| 14/06/2024 | 11+ Registration Closes | |
| 12/09/2024 | 11+ Exam Date | |
| 11/10/2024 | 11+ Results Released | |
| 31/10/2024 | Secondary School Application Deadline | |
| 03/03/2025 | School Allocations |
Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Dr Challoner's High School as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for Dr Challoner's High School
As the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (STT) entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.
11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
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Ofsted Information
Dr Challoner's High School was last inspected by Ofsted on 21/11/2023 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 24/01/2024, declaring that the school was 'Outstanding'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.
Last Ofsted Report Data
| Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 21/11/2023 | 1 | 24/01/2024 | Outstanding | Full Report |
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Ofsted Report Summary
Dr Challoner's High School was inspected by Ofsted on 21 November 2023, and the overall outcome was Outstanding. The school received the highest rating in all areas assessed, including Quality of education, Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, Leadership and management, and Sixth form provision.
This exceptional result demonstrates the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education and nurturing environment for its students. The Outstanding ratings across all categories indicate that Dr Challoner's High School excels in delivering a well-rounded educational experience, fostering positive behaviour and attitudes, supporting personal development, and benefiting from strong leadership and management.
The Outstanding rating for the school's Sixth form provision further highlights the institution's success in preparing students for higher education and future careers. Dr Challoner's High School has proven itself to be a top-performing educational establishment, setting a high standard for other schools to follow.
GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Dr Challoner's High School per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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| U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Art & Design (Fine Art) | 39 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
| Art & Design (Graphics) | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 |
| Biology | 183 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 36 | 31 | 74 |
| Chemistry | 183 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 15 | 29 | 23 | 43 | 66 |
| Classical Civilisation | 43 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 6 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 12 |
| Computer Studies/Computing | 34 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
| English Language | 183 | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 26 | 45 | 58 | 47 |
| English Literature | 183 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 9 | 23 | 46 | 41 | 63 |
| French | 51 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 25 |
| Geography | 118 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 6 | 19 | 37 | 54 |
| German | 35 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 10 |
| History | 92 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 9 | 21 | 32 | 27 |
| Latin | 18 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Mathematics | 183 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 21 | 35 | 80 | 40 |
| Music | 28 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Physics | 182 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 10 | 29 | 34 | 36 | 65 |
| Religious Studies | 66 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 41 |
| Spanish | 105 | 3 | - | - | 6 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 25 | 16 | 17 |
| Drama & Theatre Studies | 34 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 10 |
| Physical Education/Sports Studies | 35 | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 10 |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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| U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
| Biology | 76 | - | 1 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 20 | 17 | |||
| Business Studies:Single | 11 | - | - | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Chemistry | 60 | - | - | 6 | 10 | 15 | 24 | 5 | |||
| Classical Civilisation | 16 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 13 | - | |||
| Computer Studies / Computing | 6 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | - | |||
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 12 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | - | |||
| Economics | 30 | - | 1 | - | 3 | 9 | 9 | 8 | |||
| English Language | 12 | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | |||
| English Literature | 36 | - | - | - | 3 | 12 | 13 | 8 | |||
| French | 10 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | |||
| Geography | 44 | - | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 12 | |||
| Government and Politics | 20 | - | - | - | - | 6 | 11 | 2 | |||
| History | 35 | - | 2 | - | 3 | 13 | 10 | 7 | |||
| Latin | 6 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics | 104 | - | 3 | 4 | 15 | 23 | 38 | 21 | |||
| Mathematics (Further) | 14 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Physics | 30 | - | - | 3 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 4 | |||
| Psychology | 48 | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 16 | 11 | |||
| Spanish | 8 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 4 | |||
FAQ
Is Dr Challoner's High School hard to get into?
Yes, Dr Challoner's High School is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is Dr Challoner's High School a private school?
No, Dr Challoner's High School is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Dr Challoner's High School free?
Yes, Dr Challoner's High School is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Dr Challoner's High School won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Dr Challoner's High School?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Dr Challoner's High School for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
Is Dr Challoner's High School a girls-only school?
Yes, Dr Challoner's High School is a girls-only school.
