The Ofsted School Inspection Report 2002 & 2007

“This is an outstanding school” (2007 Ofsted report)

“The overall atmosphere is one of pleasant, social camaraderie. Pupils praise their teachers strongly and there is a very strongly shared commitment to succeed.” (2002 Ofsted report)


This school has achieved two successive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted reports  (May 2002 and January 2007).

In September 2006, the school was awarded the prestigious Specialist College Status, with an emphasis on Science and Mathematics

As a Specialist Science College we aim to create a challenging environment that raises standards in both achievement and quality of teaching and learning in Science and Mathematics for all our students.

We at Challney work hard and strongly believe in providing:

  • a secure environment
  • valuing and caring approach for both staff and pupils alike
  • experience, challenge and success
  • friendly, relaxed environment within clear and firm boundaries.