Dr Challoner's Grammar School 11+ admissions: 2027 entry
Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham is one of Buckinghamshire's 13 grammar schools. Boys qualify through the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test, and places then go by the school's admission criteria and catchment.
An independent guide by EagleTeach, based on the school's published admissions pages. We are not affiliated with Dr Challoner's Grammar School; always confirm details with the school.
Entry points and deadlines
Admission number for Year 7 in September 2027: 180 (and 45 in the sixth form).
Boys qualify with a score of 121 or more in the Secondary Transfer Test.
Applications go through your home council; Dr Challoner's needs no supplementary form.
Check your address against the school's catchment on Buckinghamshire Council's school search.
Testing
Boys at state-funded Buckinghamshire primary schools sit the test at school automatically; others must register and sit it at a grammar school test centre.
A practice test is held two days before the Transfer Test.
Buckinghamshire Transfer Test dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 May to 2 June 2026 | Registration for children not entered automatically |
| 8 September 2026 | Practice test |
| 10 September 2026 | Secondary Transfer Test |
| 9 October 2026 | Results |
| 31 October 2026 | Secondary application deadline |
| 1 March 2027 | National Offer Day |
How to prepare
- ✓ Register between May and early June if your son isn't at a Bucks state primary.
- ✓ Use the practice test day to settle nerves.
- ✓ Read the school's 2027 admissions policy for how qualified boys are ranked.
Need help with the tests? 11+ tutoring in Buckinghamshire, the Buckinghamshire Transfer Test or standardised scores explained.
Common questions
How many places does Dr Challoner's have?＋
180 Year 7 places for September 2027.
What score do you need for Dr Challoner's?＋
121 or more in the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test to qualify; places then depend on the admission criteria.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 2026-10-13.