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Richard Challoner School

Outstandinggraded 22/11/2022Ages 11–181,078 pupilsRoman Catholic
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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 22/11/2022

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence14.7%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals9.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language21.3%England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 859.4
Progress 8+0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths75%
Grade 4+ English & maths91%
EBacc entry91%
EBacc average point score5.57

DfE, 2024/25

Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 36.0
Value added+0.01Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1
Retention99%

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

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