Sir Christopher Hatton AcademyThe Pyghtle , Wellingborough

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy, based in Wellingborough, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy currently has around 1481 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.8%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42%. other white pupils make up about 18.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 42% who stay in school sixth forms and 45% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .