The short version
Above-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.3 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.3
14.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
41% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 496
- Capacity
- 73%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Rich Jones (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3JZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLordship Farm Primary School
Primary · 559m away
St Francis College
Independent · 663m away
Pixmore Junior School
Primary · 763m away
North Herts Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
The Highfield School
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hillshott Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Radburn Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Christopher School a selective school?
No. St Christopher School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend St Christopher School?
St Christopher School currently has 496 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Christopher School take?
St Christopher School caters for pupils aged 2 to 18.
Where is St Christopher School?
St Christopher School is in Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Christopher School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Christopher School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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