The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
School summary
With just 158 pupils on roll, The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is a notably small, fee-paying independent in Buckinghamshire. Its modest size suggests an intimate setting where pupils are likely to be known well as individuals rather than lost in a crowd. The school is co-educational, takes children from age 11 and has no religious affiliation. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and led by headteacher Mr David Shandley.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 20 February 2024
Teaching & academics
Entry is at age 11 through an 11+ assessment, in keeping with the school's grammar identity. The small roll points to small teaching groups, which can allow close attention to each pupil's progress.
Head · Mr David Shandley
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small mixed independent in Buckinghamshire that may appeal to families seeking a close-knit, selective environment at age 11.
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The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.