Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

About Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is an academy converter in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,481 pupils on roll. It is part of HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.8 (2025/26). 18.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 25% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,481 / 1,254 (118%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

The Pyghtle, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN8 4RP

Phone

01933226077

Headteacher

Nicholas Salisbury Alastair Mitchell

Website

http://www.hattonacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is an academy converter in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Sir Christopher Hatton Academy have?

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy has 1,481 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy's Ofsted rating?

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 October 2022).

How does Sir Christopher Hatton Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.8 in 2025/26.

Is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is part of HATTON ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is located at The Pyghtle, Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire, NN8 4RP.