St Christopher School
URN: 117612 • Letchworth Garden City SG6 3JZ
Overview
- Name
- St Christopher School
- URN
- 117612
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rich Jones (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462650850
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City SG6 3JZ
Summary
St Christopher School, located in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, is an independent mixed school with a current enrolment of 496 students and a capacity of 680. Established in 1915, the school embraces a progressive educational philosophy, emphasising the importance of understanding and valuing each individual student. The ethos of St Chris is built on fostering a caring and inclusive community, promoting integrity, trust, and respect in all aspects of school life.
The curriculum at St Chris is designed to be relevant to the modern world, offering a comprehensive range of subjects, including science, drama, and physical education. Students engage in practical learning experiences, particularly in science, where they participate in various experiments. The school also boasts excellent facilities for drama, encouraging creativity and confidence through performances and productions.
St Christopher School prioritises the holistic development of its students, aiming to nurture their potential while fostering a sense of peace and belonging. The supportive environment encourages participation and collaboration, ensuring that every student feels valued and included in the school community.
The curriculum at St Chris is designed to be relevant to the modern world, offering a comprehensive range of subjects, including science, drama, and physical education. Students engage in practical learning experiences, particularly in science, where they participate in various experiments. The school also boasts excellent facilities for drama, encouraging creativity and confidence through performances and productions.
St Christopher School prioritises the holistic development of its students, aiming to nurture their potential while fostering a sense of peace and belonging. The supportive environment encourages participation and collaboration, ensuring that every student feels valued and included in the school community.
Nearby alternatives
- North Herts Education Support Centre (69.7)
- Garden City Montessori School (62.9)
- Woolgrove School, Special Needs Academy (55.9)
- St Francis College (45.2)
- Woolgrove School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 680
- Pupils
- 496
- Boys
- 294
- Girls
- 202
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1929-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 496 | 294 | 202 | 680 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 546 | 312 | 234 | 680 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 511 | 300 | 211 | 680 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 511 | 300 | 211 | 680 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 533 | 301 | 232 | 680 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 553 | 324 | 229 | 680 | 0.00 |
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