Sir Christopher Hatton School
URN: 122122 • Wellingborough NN8 4RP
Overview
- Name
- Sir Christopher Hatton School
- URN
- 122122
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Victoria Bishop (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- The Pyghtle, Wellingborough NN8 4RP
Summary
Sir Christopher Hatton School, located in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a capacity of 1,254 students. Established in 1983, the school is committed to its mission of "Aiming for Excellence" and is recognized as the highest performing secondary school in Northamptonshire, ranking in the top 3% nationally for the Progress 8 measure. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing on the development of the "whole child" through its core values of Excellence, Aspiration, Achievement, Inspiration, and Community.
The curriculum at Sir Christopher Hatton School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including music, arts, drama, and sports. The school prides itself on its dedicated pastoral team and outstanding teaching, ensuring that all students are supported in their academic and personal growth.
As part of the Hatton Academies Trust, the school actively contributes to the education system and is involved in initiatives that promote continuous improvement. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through information evenings and direct communication with staff regarding their child's progress.
The curriculum at Sir Christopher Hatton School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including music, arts, drama, and sports. The school prides itself on its dedicated pastoral team and outstanding teaching, ensuring that all students are supported in their academic and personal growth.
As part of the Hatton Academies Trust, the school actively contributes to the education system and is involved in initiatives that promote continuous improvement. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community through information evenings and direct communication with staff regarding their child's progress.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wollaston School (72.7)
- Sir Christopher Hatton Academy (66.8)
- Wollaston School (64.6)
- Weavers Academy (55.2)
- Wrenn School (54.6)
Key details
- LA
- Pre-LGR 2021 Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1254
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-02-29
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1254 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1254 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1254 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1254 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1254 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1254 |
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