Hugh Christie School is the place to be.

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Please watch our introductory film to view some of the amazing opportunities we offer all our students.

Hear from our Head Students

The Executive Principal's Talk

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Jon Barker has been Executive Principal at Hugh Christie for nearly 16 years. He is also a Hugh Christie parent with all three of his children either attending or having attended the school.

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He has been teaching for 28 years and still takes Science and Physics classes at Hugh Christie School.

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In his presentation, he talks about the school and what it can offer every child who attends. He also provides information about the admissions process.

Frequently Asked Questions:​

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If I live further away from the school will I still be offered a place?

Hugh Christie does not have a catchment area. Most of our places are offered by distance and sibling link. Traditionally parents who have wanted a place at Hugh Christie have managed to secure one even from further distances.

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Our child has passed the Eleven Plus, but we want a mixed school for them to attend. What can Hugh Christie offer?

Hugh Christie offers a programme for able and talented students - details can be accessed here. We use ability setting to ensure students are taught in the most appropriate grouping. Our Sixth Form provides a clear academic route for all students. In 2020, our highest performing student achieved four A* grades. Our most able to students secure places at the best Universities in the country including Imperial College and the LSE.

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Our child has additional educational needs. What support do you offer?

The school offers extensive support through our Skills Centre provision. For further information, click here.

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My child is nervous about starting secondary school. How do you support them?

2020 has been a usual year because of Covid-19.  However, we usually run a serious of induction events between late March and July so they can really get to know us before they start. We have created an induction website that provides you with a flavour of what we offer.

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What subjects are available?

Our curriculum provides an excellent mix of academic and skills-based subjects. Our website curriculum pages include a wealth of information.

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What grades did your A-Level and GCSE subjects achieve this year?

A summary of our school performance information for 2020 can be viewed here.

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Do you offer clubs and activities?

Absolutely. Students are offered a wide range of opportunities outside of the curriculum including sports clubs, team participation, residential visits,  day trips, cultural experiences, lunch and break clubs and so much more.

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What bus services operate to the school site?

Details of our current buses that arrive on and leave from the school site can be viewed here.