The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 81% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 32.0 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
32.0
11.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.49
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
35% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 258
- Capacity
- 81%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Ms Jennifer Roscoe (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Mannings Lane, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 4ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUpton-by-Chester High School
Secondary · 961m away
Upton Westlea Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Acresfield Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Acresfield Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Mickle Trafford Village School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Firs School
Independent · 1.8km away
Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Mill View Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Hammond?
The Hammond currently has 258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hammond take?
The Hammond caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is The Hammond?
The Hammond is in Chester, CH2 4ES, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hammond have a sixth form?
Yes, The Hammond has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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