The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (118% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.2
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.14
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 218 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 117 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,481
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Northamptonshire
- Trust
- HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Nicholas Salisbury Alastair Mitchell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Pyghtle, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Avenue Infant School
Primary · 381m away
Park Junior School, Wellingborough
Primary · 532m away
Oakway Academy
Primary · 566m away
Highfield Nursery School
Nursery · 658m away
Rowan Gate Primary School - Four Sites
Special school · 683m away
Victoria Primary Academy
Primary · 689m away
Refocus
Independent · 874m away
All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy a selective school?
No. Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy currently has 1,481 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Christopher Hatton Academy take?
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is in Wellingborough, NN8 4RP, in the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Christopher Hatton Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir Christopher Hatton Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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