Bishop Challoner School is an independent coeducational Catholic-Christian day school in Shortlands, south east London, for children aged two and a half to eighteen years.
The school was previously called Shortlands House School. Shortlands House is claimed to have been built in 1702. Its current head mistress is Ms Karen Barry who took over from Mr J.A. de Waal who retired in July 2008. The Director of Studies is Mrs Karen Dwyer-Burchill and the Director of Pastoral Care is Mr Bruce Wates. The KS3 Head is Mr James Raveney, and the KS4 head is Mr Clifford Coultart The school welcomes all and respects all faiths.
The school's year eleven class is taking part in Young Enterprise. The school has a variety of sports played, e.g. football, fencing and rugby as well as excelling in Chess.
Access: train (Shortlands Station) and/or by the 358 and 227 bus or 354 (Foxgrove Road)
Read more about Bishop Challoner School: History, Uniform, Notable Former Pupils
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