Richard Challoner School

We are looking for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of RE, and invite applicants who can demonstrate exceptional teaching resulting in high attainment, whilst fostering an environment where an enjoyment for learning thrives. https://www.richardchalloner.com/our-school/news/vacancy-re-teacher

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Vacancy - DT Technician As a Design & Technology (DT) Technician at Richard Challoner School, you will play an essential role in keeping our workshops running smoothly - powering creativity, practical learning, and innovation through technical expertise and a commitment to safety. This is a role where your support directly...

Well done to all our students and families! Good attendance is key to good outcomes and a national priority. To consistently be in the top 10% of all FFT schools in an amazing achievement.

Congratulations to our Year 7 student, Ryo Appadu, who has just completed his run in Oliver! The Musical in the West End, where he played the title role of Oliver Twist.

Ryo has enjoyed an incredible run of performances since 2023, appearing in The Bodyguard UK tour, Matilda, and most recently Oliver!.

What a fantastic achievement — we are so proud of all he has accomplished and look forward to seeing what comes next in his exciting journey.

Huge congratulations to Callum who came an amazing 8th in the World Irish Dance Championship! As well as finishing 3rd in the Senior Mixed Hand Ceili. In the process winning a world medal and a world globe!

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We are delighted to share a press release from SSAT (Schools’, Students’ and Teachers’ Network) in recognition for our outstanding performance. Richard Challoner is in the top 10% of non-selective schools nationally for student attainment in the 2025 end of KS4 exams

SSAT Press release:

Members of the Richard Challoner School community are delighted that the school’s excellent outcomes, once again, have been recognised by SSAT (Schools’, Students’ and Teachers’ Network) in this year’s Educational Outcomes Awards.

This prestigious award recognises that our school is among the highest-performing secondary schools in the country, based on 2025 performance data and information from Ofsted.

Richard Challoner School was recognised for being in the top 10% of non-selective schools for student attainment in the 2025 end of KS4 exams.

To be recognised with an Educational Outcomes Award is a significant achievement in the school’s relentless pursuit of excellence, and is a testament to the dedication, expertise and commitment of the Richard Challoner School community.

Reflecting on the achievement of these Outcomes Awards, Sean Maher, Head Teacher at Richard Challoner School, commented: “Though academic achievement is only one part of a fully rounded education, it is always fantastic to once again receive affirmation of our outstanding outcomes which are the culmination of much hard work from our students, our teachers and the wider school community”.

Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT, commented: “Congratulations to Richard Challoner School on winning an SSAT Educational Outcomes Award. This success is down to the superb learning and teaching, outstanding support and inspirational leadership of staff.”

At the end of last term, we hosted The Battle of the Bands. It was an exciting evening with exceptional performances from all the Holy Cross and Richard Challoner bands. Congratulations to SHOCK (RC) and good luck to them for their recording session at Crown Lane Studio! Well done to all the performers, especially and thank you to all involved to make it such a special evening.