The Hammond
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, North West · CH2 4ES
The Hammond is a small independent school in Chester where the performing arts sit at the heart of school life, drawing in boarders and day pupils from age 11 through to 19. With around 258 on roll, it offers an intimate setting in which staff can know pupils individually. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school "good" in 2025, and notably rated personal development as "excellent" with all compliance standards met. Families considering it should view it through the lens of a specialist environment rather than a conventional academic school.
258
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Pupils
- 258
- Location
- Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, North West
- Website
- www.thehammondschool.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01244 305350
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Jennifer Roscoe
Latest results
Attainment 8
32
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
25%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic headline figures sit below national averages: the average Attainment 8 score is 32, against a national figure of 46.9, and 25% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. The school offers GCSEs, A-levels and the Extended Project Qualification, giving older pupils scope to pursue independent study. These results are best read alongside the school's specialist focus, which shapes the kind of pupil it tends to attract.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
The strong rating for personal development reflects a culture that extends well beyond the classroom, and boarding provision allows pupils to immerse themselves fully in school life.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 9 June 2025
The last word
A small, specialist independent school for families drawn to a nurturing, performance-focused setting rather than headline academic data.
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The Hammond 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Hammond located?
The Hammond is located at Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES.
What type of school is The Hammond?
The Hammond is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend The Hammond?
The Hammond has approximately 258 pupils on roll.
What is The Hammond's inspection rating?
The Hammond is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 9 June 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.