Richard Challoner School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Richard Challoner School
Address: Manor Drive North
Town/City: New Malden
County: Surrey
Postcode: KT3 5PE
Telephone Number: 02 0833 5947
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Christ The Redeemer Catholic Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headmaster: Mr Sean Maher
Capacity: 966
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1079 (97% boys & 3% girls)
Enrollment: 112% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.5%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 137299
DfE Number: 314/5401
UKPRN: 10034773
UPRN: 100021778833
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Kingston upon Thames (E09000021)
Constituency: Wimbledon (E14001586)
Electoral Ward: Old Malden (E05013942)
Diocese: RC19(Archdiocese of Southwark)

Easting & Northing: 520779E, 166528N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 8.13" N 0° 15' 56.1" W
Plus Code: 9C3X9PPM+6Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Malden Manor Primary and Nursery School (0.4km)
  2. Malden Parochial CofE Primary School (0.6km)
  3. Knollmead Primary School (0.9km)
  4. Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School (0.9km)
  5. Tennis Avenue School (0.9km)
  6. Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School (1.2km)
  7. Linden Bridge School (1.2km)
  8. Westbury House School (1.4km)
  9. The Holy Cross School (1.5km)
  10. Cuddington Community Primary School (1.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Ms Veronica Bermingham - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 December 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 20 December 2029.
  • Ms Veronica Bermingham - Trustee. Appointed on 21 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mrs Elspeth Jean Furmage Casey - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 22 October 2027.
  • Mrs Elspeth Casey - Trustee. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Francis Corrigan - Member. Appointed on 17 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Francis Corrigan - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 6 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Francis Corrigan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 January 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Professor Roland Jeremy Dannreuther - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 August 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 15 August 2027.
  • Professor Roland Jeremy Dannreuther - Trustee. Appointed on 16 August 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Canon Victor Darlington - Member. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Alexander Edward Duval - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 October 2030.
  • Fr Joseph John Edem - Trustee. Appointed on 8 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 December 2025.
  • Mrs Louise Ann Sarah Fenner Jiggins - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 October 2030.
  • Mrs Louise Ann Fenner-Jiggins - Trustee. Appointed on 3 December 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 December 2025.
  • Mrs Heather Fowler - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Heather Fowler - Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT). Appointed on 1 September 2018. Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mrs Stephanie Clare Harvey - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 11 April 2016. Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Joseph Katabira Kibirango - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 19 March 2029.
  • Mr Joseph Katabira Kibirango - Trustee. Appointed on 20 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Daren Robert King - Trustee. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Daren King - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 8 October 2030.
  • Mr Sean Richard Maher - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2015. Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Headteacher Sean Richard Maher - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Sean Richard Maher - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Fiona Francis Marshall - Trustee. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mrs Fiona Francis Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
  • Mrs Catharina Mary Mayhew - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Mrs Catharina Mary Mayhew - Trustee. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Paul McCallum - Member. Appointed on 13 March 2016 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Noble - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Mrs Nicola Dawn Noble - Trustee. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Timothy Richard Povey - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2027.
  • Mr Timothy Richard Povey - Trustee. Appointed on 4 October 2022 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mrs Ashtar Catherine Winston - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 June 2028.
  • Mrs Ashtar Catherine Winston - Trustee. Appointed on 6 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 August 2026.