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Bishop Challoner School228 Bromley Road, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0BS, Kent020 8460 3546 |
office@bishopchallonerschool.comwww.bishopchallonerschool.com |
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| School type |
Co-educational Day Preparatory & Senior, Nursery & Sixth Form |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Headteacher | Mr Mark Wallace |
| Date Appointed | September 2021 |
| Co-ed Age Range | 3-18 years |
| Number of pupils | 319 |
| Reception, Y1, Y2 | £3,836 per term |
| Y3 - Y6 | £4,250 per term |
| Y7 - Y13 | £5,468 per term |
| Average Class Size | 16-20 |
| Associations | ISA, ISC |
Bishop Challoner School is a co-educational Catholic independent school catering to children aged 3 to 18. Our mission is to provide an education for life, blending the best of tradition with innovative opportunities to develop new skills and aptitudes essential for navigating the ever-changing world. Central to our educational philosophy is "learning how to learn," a critical competency for the twenty-first century.
We believe that true excellence in education transcends academic success. At Bishop Challoner, we aim to ignite a passion for learning, encourage independent and critical thinking, and cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and confidence without arrogance. We encourage our students to develop genuine interests that extend beyond the classroom, preparing them for life's challenges.
Our approach focuses on nurturing the whole person. We ensure that each student leaves our school not only academically prepared but also equipped with the life skills needed for university or the professional world. Our students are taught to appreciate their responsibilities towards others, engaging positively with a rapidly changing society as accomplished problem solvers and confident individuals.
At Bishop Challoner, we aim to:
- Recognize each individual as a unique part of God's creation, respecting the human dignity of all community members.
- Encourage every pupil to achieve their full potential across academic, creative, emotional, and physical domains.
- Celebrate and value personal success and achievement in all areas.
- Provide a balanced curriculum that supports intellectual curiosity and academic excellence.
- Create a positive, supportive environment with high expectations.
- Offer high-quality teaching by well-qualified staff within a disciplined setting.
- Develop a social conscience that extends to local, national, and global communities.
Our mission is embodied in our ethos: "To Live, Love and Learn like Christ," striving to help each child fulfil their true potential. We offer scholarships in academics, music, performing arts, sport, and art, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to excel and thrive. Bishop Challoner School is committed to nurturing each child's unique talents and preparing them for an ever-changing world.
Fees cover tuition and charges for books, stationery, apparatus and Pupil Personal Accident insurance. Fees are revised at the start of each Summer Term. School lunches, educational visits, public examinations (including GCSE and A-Level entrance fees) and extra-curricular activities and are not included in the termly fee amount. Sibling discounts are being offered from 1st September 2022. These will be applied at a rate of 5% for the 1st sibling (second child) and 10% for each subsequent sibling (third and additional children) and are discounts from the advertised fee rates shown above. If customers are in receipt of the Nursery Education Grant, the sibling discount will not be applicable.