About the school
Dr Challoner’s Grammar School is a selective academy in Amersham. The school states it is for boys aged 11-16 and co-educational between 16-18, with 180 places in Year 7.
| School type | Grammar · Boys |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: The admissions pages direct parents to the school's Open Events page for information about open events, but no dates or usual timing are stated on the provided pages.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free Dr Challoner's Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority |
|---|---|
| Detail | Applicants considered under Rules 2, 3, 4 and 6 of the Admissions Policy 2027 involve residence in the school's catchment area, and those applicants are required to complete the school's own SIF to confirm residency qualification. |
| Places (Year 7) | 180 |
| Competition | For late transfer, the school says it receives a substantial number of students registering to take the test for a very small number of possible places. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | 8 Sep 2026 |
For 2027 entry, the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test dates shown are 2026-09-08 and 2026-09-10, with results on 2026-10-09. The page also says Year 7 applications are handled by Buckinghamshire Council as part of its co-ordinated admissions scheme. For 2027 entry, applicants under Rules 2, 3, 4 and 6 involving catchment residence had to complete the school's SIF by 16:00 on 2026-11-30 for first-round allocations.
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