Chancellor's School
URN: 147246 • Hatfield AL9 7BN
Overview
- Name
- Chancellor's School
- URN
- 147246
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Croston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01707650702
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pine Grove, Hatfield AL9 7BN
Summary
Chancellor's School is a mixed secondary academy located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, with a current enrollment of 1,253 students and a capacity of 1,292. As part of the Danes Educational Trust, the school emphasizes a balanced education that combines academic excellence with a rich array of extracurricular activities. The ethos of the school is rooted in fostering a love for learning, encouraging students to develop skills, confidence, and a natural curiosity that will benefit them throughout their lives.
The curriculum at Chancellor's School is designed to challenge and engage students, catering to their unique needs and talents. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting participation in sports, music, and drama, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. High standards of behaviour and positive relationships are integral to the school culture, fostering an environment of respect and self-responsibility.
Chancellor's School is committed to preparing students for their future, aiming to instill strong values and beliefs that parents can be proud of. The school encourages prospective families to visit and experience the community firsthand, highlighting the importance of engagement in the educational journey.
The curriculum at Chancellor's School is designed to challenge and engage students, catering to their unique needs and talents. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement while also promoting participation in sports, music, and drama, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience. High standards of behaviour and positive relationships are integral to the school culture, fostering an environment of respect and self-responsibility.
Chancellor's School is committed to preparing students for their future, aiming to instill strong values and beliefs that parents can be proud of. The school encourages prospective families to visit and experience the community firsthand, highlighting the importance of engagement in the educational journey.
Useful links
- Staff & Governors (governance)
- Governors Portal (governance)
- Reporting Sixth Form Absence (sen)
- SEND / Learning Support (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- *6th Form Absence* (sen)
- Trust SEND Policy (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Events/School Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (71.2)
- Chancellor's School (68.2)
- Onslow St Audrey's School (51.6)
- Onslow St Audrey's School (49.6)
- Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 1292
- Pupils
- 1253
- Boys
- 698
- Girls
- 555
- FSM %
- 17.50
- Open date
- 2019-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1253 | 698 | 555 | 1292 | 17.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1250 | 693 | 557 | 1292 | 17.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1214 | 678 | 536 | 1292 | 12.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1214 | 678 | 536 | 1292 | 12.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1190 | 670 | 520 | 1043 | 10.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1147 | 627 | 520 | 1043 | 8.50 |
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