Richard Challoner School, New Malden
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding.
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At a Glance
9.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
17.7
Avg class size
58
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
112%
Over capacity
1,079 pupils
966 capacity
113 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - New Malden
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for New Malden
Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Thames
Places available
2,120
Applications
1,908
Got 1st preference
73.5%
Got preferred school
96.3%
Secondary admissions across Kingston upon Thames (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.56658%
Overall absence
8.36454%
Persistent absence
801
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Richard Challoner School
Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School
Malden Parochial CofE Primary School
Knollmead Primary School
Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Westbury House School
Cuddington Community Primary School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Tolworth Junior School
Tolworth Infant and Nursery School
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