The Hammond, Chester

In its own words: "The Hammond exists to inspire, nurture, and educate the next generation of performers by fostering a culture of excellence, curiosity, storytelling, and innovation. Developing healthy, confident, and life-long learners able to thrive in an ever-changing performance landscape, regardless of social, cultural, or financial background. Welcome to The Hammond, where dreams take centre stage and creativity knows no bounds."

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 The Hammond can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

The nearest other independent schools to The Hammond are The Firs School (1.1 miles); The Queen's School (2.4 miles); The King's School (3.7 miles, selective); and Abbey Gate College (4.6 miles).

Of the 20 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 15% went on to university or other higher education and 30% into work.

In 2026, 113 pupils (44.7%) received SEN support and 10 (4%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Bache Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

In August 2026, police recorded 44 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).