Sir_Christopher_Hatton_School

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy

Academy in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England

Sir Christopher Hatton Academy (formerly Sir Christopher Hatton School) is an 11–18 mixed, secondary school and sixth form with academy status in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England.[3] It was established in 1983 and is part of the Hatton Academies Trust. It is named after Sir Christopher Hatton, a prominent Tudor politician and courtier of Queen Elizabeth I.

"Hatton School" redirects here. For the former school in Kent, see Hatton School (Sevenoaks).
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History

Logo of Sir Christopher Hatton School.

Sir Christopher Hatton School was established in 1983 following the merger of Westfield Boys School and Breezehill Girls School, on the Breezehill site. It has been a grant-maintained school and then a foundation school. It converted to academy status in March 2012 and renamed Sir Christopher Hatton Academy.[4] It was rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted following its inspection in January 2015.[5]

House system

The school has a house system of four houses. They are named as follows:[6]

  • Equinox, the house of equality
  • Luna, the house of gentleness
  • Orion, the house of bravery
  • Titan, the house of inner strength


Previously they were named after people linked to Sir Christopher Hatton and his history. The houses were:

Notable alumni

References

  1. [1]
    "Co-Principals' Welcome". Sir Christopher Hatton Academy. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  2. [2]
    "Sir Christopher Hatton Academy". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
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    "Sir Christopher Hatton Academy". Schools and education. Northamptonshire County Council. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  4. [4]
    "About Us". Sir Christopher Hatton Academy. Retrieved 5 September 2019.
  5. [5]
    Weaver, Stephanie (11 February 2015). "Ofsted praise for outstanding Wellingborough school". Northamptonshire Telegraph. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  6. [6]
    "House System". Sir Christopher Hatton Academy. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
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