Dr. Challoner's High School
Overview:
Dr. Challoner's High School
Dr Challoner’s High School, also known as DCHS, is a girls-only school located in Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire. Since its establishment in 1962, the school has been dedicated to providing education for girls aged between 11 and 18. It holds academic and specialist status as a Sports and Language College.
The school offers a diverse and rigorous curriculum, enabling students to explore their interests and enhance their skills. Beyond core subjects like science, English, and mathematics, Dr Challoner’s High School provides lessons in computer science, philosophy, religion, and ethics. The committed educators at Dr Challoner’s High School strive to deliver the best possible education for girls.
In addition to academics, the school offers a broad spectrum of extracurricular activities, ranging from engineering and linguistics clubs to various sports like swimming, netball, badminton, yoga, and more. The school also provides a unique world challenge expedition, allowing girls to participate and further develop resilience and confidence.
Dr Challoner’s High School places a high value on freedom and individuality, encouraging girls to express themselves authentically. The school aims to provide a comprehensive education for girls, empowering them to actively contribute to shaping the modern world.
Students at Dr Challoner’s High School consistently achieve outstanding results in their exams, demonstrating remarkable performance in GCSE and A-level examinations. Notably, 87% of Year 13 students recently secured their first-choice university places. The school has received an "Outstanding" report from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education.
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37
Girls Grammar
Buckinghamshire
There is a defined catchment area, and priority for admission is determined by the geographical location and proximity of applicants to the school.
Number of places in Year 7:
150
Total number of students:
1042
Competition:
Around 30% achieve the qualifying score. Subsequently, admission places are allocated based on the proximity of the student's residence to the school gate.
Dr Challoner's High School, Cokes Lane, Amersham HP7 9QB, UK
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11+ Exam Details:
Exam Board/Format:
11+ Buckinghamshire GL Assessment
Paper 1: Comprehension, Technical English & Verbal Reasoning
Paper 2: Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning & Mathematics
The 11+ Test in Buckinghamshire is administered by GL Assessment. The Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test consists of two papers, assessing:
1. Comprehension, technical English, and Verbal Reasoning
2. Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, and Mathematics
Each test paper has a duration of approximately 45 minutes, and all questions are presented in a multiple-choice format. The 11+ Secondary Transfer Test is structured with the following weightings:
- Verbal Ability: 50%
- Non-Verbal Ability: 25%
- Numerical Ability: 25%
Responses to all questions are recorded on a separate answer sheet, with each correct answer earning one raw age-standardized mark.
Prior to undertaking the Secondary Transfer Test, students will be provided with the opportunity to participate in a Practice Test. The purpose of the Practice Test is to simulate the test-taking experience under exam conditions and assist students in becoming familiar with the layout of the 11+ STT.
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September 2024
May 2024
June 2024
Access to the results will be available in October via the Buckinghamshire Council website.
How to prepare:
We run specialist 11+ online courses focussing on the GL Assessment (Comprehension, Technical English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-verbal reasoning, Spatial Reasoning & Mathematics). The sessions are online and highly interactive. Speak to us about how we can help your child.
Mock Exams: Our mock exams are designed to reflect the real exam in complexity and format. Click here to view the mock exam schedule.
Practice Papers: Practice packs designed to help your child master the entire syllabus.