The Hammond
URN: 111482 • Chester CH2 4ES
Overview
- Name
- The Hammond
- URN
- 111482
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Roscoe (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01244305350
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mannings Lane, Chester CH2 4ES
Summary
The Hammond is an independent performing arts school located in Chester, Cheshire, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 258, with a capacity for 320. The institution offers specialist, full-time vocational training across a range of courses, including school, college, and degree levels. The curriculum integrates rigorous academic standards with a focus on performing arts, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education tailored to their artistic aspirations.
The school prides itself on fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and innovation, aiming to develop confident and capable learners who can thrive in the dynamic world of performing arts. Facilities include purpose-built studios for dance and drama, a music suite, and a 420-seat theatre, providing students with professional-level resources to enhance their training.
The Hammond also emphasizes community and support, with a dedicated faculty of accomplished artists and educators committed to nurturing each student's potential. The school actively engages with students from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and personal growth through the creative arts.
The school prides itself on fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, and innovation, aiming to develop confident and capable learners who can thrive in the dynamic world of performing arts. Facilities include purpose-built studios for dance and drama, a music suite, and a 420-seat theatre, providing students with professional-level resources to enhance their training.
The Hammond also emphasizes community and support, with a dedicated faculty of accomplished artists and educators committed to nurturing each student's potential. The school actively engages with students from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and personal growth through the creative arts.
Useful links
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- Parent Portal (other)
- Trebel Studio (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ancora House School (64.2)
- Dee Banks School (54.1)
- Greater Grace School of Christian Education (52.7)
- Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College (50.1)
- The King's School (49.7)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 320
- Pupils
- 258
- Boys
- 52
- Girls
- 206
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1962-01-08
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 258 | 52 | 206 | 320 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 205 | 41 | 164 | 320 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 223 | 50 | 173 | 320 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 223 | 50 | 173 | 320 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 237 | 65 | 172 | 320 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 334 | 71 | 263 | 320 | 0.00 |
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