The Hammond, based in Chester, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a other independent school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable 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.

The Hammond currently has around 258 pupils on roll, which is about 81% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 20.2% boys and 79.8% girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

School Information

Address: Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES
Website: www.thehammondschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01244305350
School Type: Other independent school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Jennifer Roscoe
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 111482

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 320
Number of Pupils: 258
Number of Boys: 52
Number of Girls: 206

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
-0.07
Local authority average
-0.44
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
26%
Local authority average
38%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
37%
Town average
43%
Local authority average
30%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
38.2
Town average
45.8
Local authority average
38.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.3
Town average
3.9
Local authority average
3.3
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodfield Junior School
Somerset Road , Newton CH2 2QE
- not rated 1,178 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Woodfield County Infant School
Somerset Road , Newton CH2 2QE
- not rated 1,178 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Woodfield Primary School
Somerset Road , Newton CH2 2QE
- not rated 1,178 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Upton Westlea Primary School
Upton Westlea Primary School, Weston Grove , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1QJ
2out of 4 1,656 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Acresfield Community Primary School
Acres Lane , Upton By Chester CH2 1LJ
- not rated 1,658 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Upton-by-Chester High School
St James Avenue , Upton-by-Chester CH2 1NN
3out of 4 1,049 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Kingsway High School
Kingsway , Newton CH2 2LB
- not rated 1,742 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Hammond
Mannings Lane , CH2 4ES
- not rated 0 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
The Firs School
45 Newton Lane , Chester CH2 2HJ
- not rated 1,939 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Maple Grove School
Clare Avenue , Chester CH2 3HR
- not rated 2,161 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Abbey Gate Prep School
Clare Avenue , Hoole CH2 3HR
- not rated 2,162 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Wealstone Lane , Upton CH2 1HD
3out of 4 2,262 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.