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Sir Christopher Hatton Academy
The Pyghtle, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4RP, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
69.8 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 70% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,481
Capacity
1,254
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving an Attainment 8 score of 50.2 and a 69% pass rate in English and Maths at grade 4 or above. The school excels in preparing students for higher education, with 90% progressing to university, including 44% to top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or higher in English and Maths, which stands at 54%.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.2 | Top 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 54% | Top 27% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 90% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 44% | Top 20% |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British42.0%
White Other18.1%
Black African9.8%
Asian Indian6.5%
Asian Bangladeshi4.3%
Black Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Asian Other2.8%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Other0.8%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.30900, -0.69438 · NN8 4RP
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137912
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hattonacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2022.
Is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy a good school?
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy scores 69.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy in GCSEs?
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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