A very warm welcome to Dr Challoner’s High School.
We are here to provide the best possible education for girls. We are passionate about the breadth of aspiration and opportunity, and ensure that our girls are empowered with the skills, habits and attributes needed to thrive in the 21st Century and to contribute significantly to the world.
A leading selective grammar school for girls, Challoner’s High has a strong tradition of academic excellence, consistently placing in the top 30 in state school examination league tables and top in Bucks for academic progress (value added). Judged by Ofsted as ‘Outstanding’, we subsequently became only the ninth school in the country to gain the Exceptional Schools Award. Nearly all of our students choose to go to university, with most going to Russell Group institutions, including Oxford and Cambridge.
Beliefs so often shape reality. For decades our values have led to a supportive, joyful and intellectually ambitious education. We believe that girls learn best when all are valued, inspired, curious and happy. We believe that all girls, whether naturally quiet or gregarious, can become confident, resilient and courageous; free to follow their own paths; discover their own passions and achieve their personal bests. Therefore, at the heart of our school is a tightly-knit and highly purposeful community of students and teachers – a warm-hearted community characterised by compassion, commitment and a strong instinct for the fun, creative and clever.
An infectious vibrancy and a generosity of spirit underpin Dr Challoner’s High School as a ‘home from home’ for 1290 girls aged between 11 and 18. Our girls will shape the world over the coming decades and it is our mission to provide them with the best possible preparation, whilst also daily recognising that learning is inherently joyful.
The school feels less like a school and more like a family with everyone supporting each other to meet ambitious targets.
It has been an amazing 7 years here, thank you all for making this school the amazing place that it is!”
Welcome to Dr Challoner’s High School. My name is Holly, and I’m honoured to be serving as Head Girl for 2025–2026. I’m incredibly proud to be part of the Challoner’s High community, an environment where every student is empowered to thrive both academically and socially, laying a strong foundation for whatever path they may choose in the future.
This year’s Head Girl Team is a passionate and dedicated group committed to upholding the strong sense of unity and support that defines our school. We aim to ensure that every student feels they truly belong here by creating meaningful academic and social opportunities. Personally, I’ve loved taking part in the school’s enriching extracurricular programmes and spirited house competitions. These experiences have given me some unforgettable memories and friendships I’ll carry with me for life.
Over the coming year, we want to continue to celebrate the diversity of culture and heritage within our school through the events we will plan. We would like to expand the excellent range of extracurricular activities already on offer, while also cherishing longstanding house traditions. The Head Girl Team is also committed to championing student voice, making sure every student’s concerns, ideas and perspectives are heard and reflected in our decision-making.
It is undeniable that our school frequently obtains outstanding academic results, as well as providing unwavering support for the students who attend. However, what truly makes Challoner’s High special is the broader experience it offers. Here, every girl is given the opportunity to discover her strengths, reach her full potential, and enjoy her time in secondary school. It’s this spirit that both I and the Head Girl Team hope to contribute to, and through which we aim to leave a lasting impact.
Students universally portray positive attitudes to learning, often inspired by top quality teaching Challenge Partners March 2023
We are delighted to be a founding member of the ICGS, a global network that is united in elevating women’s leadership worldwide by educating and empowering our students to be ethical, globally minded changemakers @girlsschools
