Dr Challoner’s High School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Dr Challoner’s High School, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9QB
- Number of pupils: 1,200+ (girls aged 11-18, mixed Sixth Form)
- Admissions contact: office@challonershigh.com
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Buckinghamshire residents)
Mark Your Calendar
See Dr Challoner’s High School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Dr Challoner’s High School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1962, Dr Challoner’s High School (DCHS) is a leading selective school renowned for its outstanding academic results and commitment to girls’ education. In 2023, the school achieved 94% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 88% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers an innovative curriculum with specialist programs in medicine, computer science, and creative arts. DCHS’s “Women in STEM” initiative provides unique research opportunities, supported by outstanding facilities including a £4m Science and Technology Centre and partnerships with leading universities and hospitals.
Beyond academics, DCHS provides an exceptional extracurricular program including national championship-winning maths teams, award-winning performing arts productions, and competitive sports academies. The school’s unique “DCHS Passport” challenges students to complete leadership, research, and global citizenship projects.
Navigating the Application process at Dr Challoner’s High School
- Automatic Registration: Buckinghamshire primary pupils are automatically registered for the 11+
- Out-of-County Applicants: Must register by mid-June in Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Buckinghamshire 11+ taken in September (Year 6)
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to home local authority by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
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What to Expect on Secondary Transfer Test at Dover Grammar School for Girls
The Buckinghamshire 11+ consists of:
- Two 50-minute multiple-choice papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including English comprehension)
- Paper 2: Non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score varies annually)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Buckinghamshire
- Special arrangements available for students with SEN
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