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Buckinghamshire Private schools
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
19 London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1BJ
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is a private secondary-stage school in Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, with a published age range of 3-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Discussion around Harkness tables is central to The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School. Small classes use the large table format to develop reasoning, listening, confident communication, collaboration and leadership, making the classroom method as distinctive as the qualification route.
The International Baccalaureate provides the structure from 11 to 18. The Middle Years Programme runs from 11 to 16, followed by the Diploma Programme from 16 to 18. Language and literature, language acquisition, mathematics, sciences, individuals and societies, arts, physical and health education, and design sit within the framework.
French and Spanish are taught through communication; science includes investigation and ethical questions; music, visual arts and drama have a defined place. Chess, computing, debating, drama, photography, yoga and sport continue the range beyond lessons, alongside the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Global Classroom visits use places such as Florence, Iceland and Finland as settings for curriculum-based learning. Together with the IB progression and discussion-led teaching, these excursions give the High Wycombe school an international and outward-facing rhythm without separating travel from study.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- Independent-school performance data is patchier in official releases, so GCSE and A-level comparisons should be checked against the school's published results.
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-18
- Head of College
- Mr David Shandley
- Pupil roll
- 154 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 19 London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
- Postcode
- HP11 1BJ
- Area
- Buckinghamshire
School leadership
- Head of College
- Mr David Shandley
School contact
- School phone
- 01494875502
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01494875502
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- £7,128-£8,283 per term including VAT where applicable; MYP and DP respectively
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 20 February 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Latest verified ISI inspection report records an inspection beginning 20 February 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Chalfonts Independent Grammar School handle admissions?
Chalfonts Independent Grammar School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Chalfonts Independent Grammar School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Chalfonts Independent Grammar School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Chalfonts Independent Grammar School?
Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 20 February 2024.