What did Ofsted judge Sir Christopher Hatton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Sir Christopher Hatton Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy has 1,440 pupils on roll.

What ages does Sir Christopher Hatton Academy take?

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy located?

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is located in Wellingborough, NN8 4RP, North Northamptonshire.

How do I apply to Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?

When Sir Christopher Hatton Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children (see Note A); 2. 10% (24 places) allocated on an aptitude test in ICT (see Note B); 3. Children of employees (see Note C), and 4 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 41.1% of pupils at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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How places are decided at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and all previously looked after children (see Note A)
210% (24 places) allocated on an aptitude test in ICT (see Note B)
3Children of employees (see Note C)
4Children with a sibling already in attendance and expected to continue at the academy at the time of admission of the younger child (see Note D)
5Children who attend Hatton Academies Trust Primary schools. Specifically, Oakway Academy, Victoria Primary Academy, Ecton Village Primary School and Earls Barton Primary School. A total of up to 135 places will be allocated inclusive of those successful within criterions 1, 2, 3 and 4 who attend a Trust primary school. All remaining places will be allocated on a random basis using this criterion. (See Note E and F)
6Attendance at a primary school that has traditional links to Sir Christopher Hatton Academy will be allocated using a process of random allocation (See Note F)
7Other, The remaining places will be allocated using a process of random allocation (See

Important: Students who seek a place under the ICT aptitude criterion must complete and submit their SIF to the school by 5pm on Thursday 1 October 2026. Students with an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan naming the academy as appropriate provision will be admitted.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sir Christopher Hatton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Sir Christopher Hatton Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy has 1,440 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sir Christopher Hatton Academy take?: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy located?: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is located in Wellingborough, NN8 4RP, North Northamptonshire.
How do I apply to Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?: When Sir Christopher Hatton Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children (see Note A); 2. 10% (24 places) allocated on an aptitude test in ICT (see Note B); 3. Children of employees (see Note C), and 4 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 41.1% of pupils at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and all previously looked after children (see Note A)
210% (24 places) allocated on an aptitude test in ICT (see Note B)
3Children of employees (see Note C)
4Children with a sibling already in attendance and expected to continue at the academy at the time of admission of the younger child (see Note D)
5Children who attend Hatton Academies Trust Primary schools. Specifically, Oakway Academy, Victoria Primary Academy, Ecton Village Primary School and Earls Barton Primary School. A total of up to 135 places will be allocated inclusive of those successful within criterions 1, 2, 3 and 4 who attend a Trust primary school. All remaining places will be allocated on a random basis using this criterion. (See Note E and F)
6Attendance at a primary school that has traditional links to Sir Christopher Hatton Academy will be allocated using a process of random allocation (See Note F)
7Other, The remaining places will be allocated using a process of random allocation (See

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sir Christopher Hatton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Sir Christopher Hatton Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy has 1,440 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sir Christopher Hatton Academy take?: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Sir Christopher Hatton Academy located?: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is located in Wellingborough, NN8 4RP, North Northamptonshire.
How do I apply to Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?: Sir Christopher Hatton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?: When Sir Christopher Hatton Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children (see Note A); 2. 10% (24 places) allocated on an aptitude test in ICT (see Note B); 3. Children of employees (see Note C), and 4 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 41.1% of pupils at Sir Christopher Hatton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Oakway Academy

Primary

Good

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