St Christopher School, Letchworth Garden City
St Christopher School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Letchworth Garden City. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Christopher School in detail
St Christopher School in its own words
In its own words: "Situated on a sprawling 25-acre campus, just a short train ride from London and Cambridge, St Chris boasts an environment that radiates tranquillity and serenity. The school is set within beautiful grounds, enhanced by excellent facilities."
From the headteacher's welcome: "As you read this, I would like you to think about your child's final day at school . As parents, we often worry about our child's first day; how we will allay their worries, encourage them to join in, cross our fingers in the hope they will settle easily and, of course, come home happy and beaming."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, yoga, dance, choir, orchestra, Lego, STEM, gardening, knitting and film.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 21 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hertfordshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Christopher School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Christopher School are St Francis College (0.4 miles, selective); and Kingshott School (2.5 miles, selective).
Where pupils go next
Of the 39 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 59% went on to university or other higher education and 10% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 216 pupils (43.9%) received SEN support and 20 (4.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Letchworth Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Field Lane (opposite), 280 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Christopher School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
16 September 2025
Short Visit
26 April 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
18 October 2022
Regulatory Compliance
13 February 2019
Integrated
26 January 2016
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£17,649 to £29,385
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£50,901
| Day inclusive of VAT | £17,649 a year |
| Day inclusive of VAT | £22,077 a year |
| Day inclusive of VAT | £29,385 a year |
| Full Boarding inclusive of VAT | £50,901 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Hertfordshire - 12 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Christopher School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 1 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with St Christopher School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Christopher School.
- Theatretrain LetchworthAt the school · Not yet graded
- Rising Stars Wrap Around Clubs Ltd560m away · Not yet graded
- Little Acorns at Lordship Farm School560m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
492 pupils
680 places
188 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Letchworth Garden City
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Letchworth Garden City
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
216
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
48.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
492
Total Pupils
279
Boys
213
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Christopher School
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Questions parents ask about St Christopher School
What are GCSE results like at St Christopher School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for St Christopher School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Christopher School last inspected?
St Christopher School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to St Christopher School?
St Christopher School has around 492 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Christopher School?
St Christopher School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does St Christopher School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Theatretrain Letchworth (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Christopher School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Christopher School?
St Christopher School is at Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3JZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)