SchoolScoresRichard Challoner School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Boys only · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Part of CHRIST THE REDEEMER CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Manor Drive North, New Malden, KT3 5PE
020 8330 5947 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 22 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
154 pupils in this year group.
75% — 5 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 29 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 75% | 69% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 59.4 | 59.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.6 | 5.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
160 pupils in this year group.
100% — 4 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 100% | 96% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 66% | 64% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 29% | 18% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 100% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
130 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 26% | 43% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 56% | 68% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 36.0 | 40.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
29 subjects, 373 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 52 | 2% | 13% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 45 | 20% | 62% | 40% |
| Economics | 31 | 0% | 19% | 26% |
| History | 27 | 4% | 19% | 23% |
| Sociology | 27 | 0% | 7% | 20% |
| Physics | 23 | 4% | 17% | 31% |
| Business Studies:Single | 19 | 0% | 11% | 16% |
| Religious Studies | 15 | 7% | 13% | 22% |
| Biology | 13 | 15% | 23% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 13 | 8% | 31% | 30% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 12 | 50% | 50% | 38% |
| Geography | 12 | 0% | 33% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 12 | 0% | 33% | 26% |
| English Literature | 11 | 0% | 45% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 9 | 33% | 44% | 59% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | 14% | 29% | 15% |
| English Language | 7 | 14% | 29% | 13% |
| Spanish | 7 | 0% | 14% | 34% |
| Polish | 6 | 0% | 33% | 66% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Computer Studies / Computing, Media/Film/Tv Studies, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Drama and Theatre Studies, French, Law, Music, Music Technology, Art and Design, Art and Design (Photography).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
134 students in this year group.
91% — 16 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 91% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 16% | 23% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 91% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
136 students in this year group.
72% — 10 points above the Kingston upon Thames average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 72% | 62% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 23% | 24% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 81% | 72% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kingston upon Thames. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 150 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 234 |
| Of those, offered a place | 138 (59%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 646 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.6
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 31 places for autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 16.5%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 3.8%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 59% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9% | 9.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.9% | 31.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Lower than 97% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 6.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Lower than 98% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4% | 17.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Lower than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3 | 4.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Lower than 67% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 43% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5 | 17.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 22% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5 | 13.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 4 state secondary schools in New Malden. Higher than 43% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 13.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Tennis Avenue School 0.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- The Holy Cross School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 74% grade 5+ English and maths
- Coombe Boys' School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Epsom and Ewell High School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 4 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), improved significantly 2025 · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- Southborough High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Raynes Park High School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shrewsbury House School 1.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Coombe Girls' School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 64% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Richard Challoner School's Ofsted rating?
Richard Challoner School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 November 2022.
How did Richard Challoner School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 75% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 29 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Richard Challoner School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 234 families put Richard Challoner School as their first choice for 150 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 138 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137299.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.