UK Rank #27
Dr Challoner's High School
Dr Challoner's High School, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:81.0
Assessment: GL Assessment
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Amersham 2 schools Shared test area
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Best Grammar Schools in Amersham
The grammar schools in Amersham belong to the wider Buckinghamshire selective system, yet the town has a distinctly south-Buckinghamshire character shaped by commuter links, affluence, and proximity to London. Its schools are usually understood in relation to the county's southern corridor rather than as an entirely self-contained field.
girls' and boys' options Buckinghamshire 11+ GL Assessment Amersham, Buckinghamshire Data checked 8 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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UK Rank #80
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Chesham Road
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:66.7
Assessment: GL Assessment
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These schools share one test
The Buckinghamshire guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
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Amersham overview
Amersham grammar schools at a glance
2 grammar schools sit in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 2 schools
Main places Buckinghamshire
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests GL
What stands out
Amersham has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. The schools here all sit in the Buckinghamshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in Amersham
Amersham is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Buckinghamshire is a two-school cluster through Dr Challoner's High School and Dr Challoner's Grammar School. Together they provide both boys' and girls' schools.
School mix
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Shared route
The schools here all sit in the Buckinghamshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Amersham grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Amersham is a compact area. 2 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Amersham?
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Do the schools in Amersham share one test?
The schools here all sit in the Buckinghamshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Which admissions detail varies most in Amersham?
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.