What is Richard Challoner School's Ofsted rating?

Richard Challoner School was judged Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/11/2022. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Richard Challoner School a primary or secondary school?

Richard Challoner School is a secondary school in New Malden, for ages 11–18.

Where is Richard Challoner School?

Richard Challoner School is in New Malden, KT3 5PE (Kingston upon Thames local authority).

How many pupils attend Richard Challoner School?

Richard Challoner School has around 1,078 pupils on roll.

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Richard Challoner School

Outstandinggraded 22/11/2022Ages 11–181,078 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic

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New Malden, KT3 5PE

Kingston upon Thames

Richard Challoner School is a boys' secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in New Malden, within the Kingston upon Thames local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,078 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/11/2022, Richard Challoner School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.9), an average Attainment 8 score of 59.2 and 83% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in New Malden can view Richard Challoner School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 22/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Progress 8

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average

Attainment 859.4

England avg 45.1 · was 58.8 in 2023/24

Progress 8+0.9

Grade 5+ English & maths75%

England avg 45% · was 82% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths91%

England avg 65% · was 92% in 2023/24

EBacc entry91%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score5.57

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Sixth form — A-levelB-

A-level grade (point score)B-

APS per entry 36.0

A-level grade (best 3)B-

APS best 3: 36.4

AAB or better15%

Retention99%

Value added+0.01

Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

Pupil intake9.2%

Free school meals9.2%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language21.3%

England avg 18.3%

Places filled102%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing94.4%

Attendance94.4%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher15.6

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence14.7%

England avg 25.8%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

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