Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

URN: 137912 • Wellingborough NN8 4RP

Overview

Name
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
URN
137912
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
66.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Nicholas Salisbury Alastair Mitchell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01933226077
Website
Visit
Address
The Pyghtle, Wellingborough NN8 4RP

Summary

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, located in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,481 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,254. Established in 1983, the academy aims for excellence in education, emphasizing the development of the whole child through a character-building curriculum and a strong focus on core values: Excellence, Aspiration, Achievement, Inspiration, and Community.

The academy is recognized as the highest performing secondary school in Northamptonshire and ranks in the top 3% nationally for the Progress 8 measure. It offers a diverse curriculum complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including music, arts, drama, and sports, fostering a vibrant school community known as 'Team Hatton.'

Support for students is a priority, with a dedicated pastoral team and regular parent information evenings to facilitate communication between parents and educators. Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is also involved in leading educational initiatives as part of the Hatton Academies Trust, ensuring continual growth and improvement in educational standards.

Key details

LA
North Northamptonshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1254
Pupils
1481
Boys
778
Girls
703
FSM %
18.20
Open date
2012-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Northamptonshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1481 778 703 1254 18.20
2024-09-11 1475 749 726 1254 17.60
2023-09-11 1382 732 650 1254 14.70
2022-09-11 1382 732 650 1254 14.70
2021-09-11 1316 681 635 1254 13.20
2020-09-11 1271 635 636 1254 10.60

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