St Christopher School
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
St Chris School in Letchworth is a day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 3–18. We pride ourselves on doing things differently, providing an education suited to your child as an individual. Your child isn’t average, and their education shouldn’t be either.
Curiosity over conformity
What do we mean by ‘doing things differently’? We celebrate the benefits of an informal approach to education. Everyone is addressed by their first name, and the absence of a school uniform fosters individuality and encourages students to express themselves. This supportive environment helps students feel relaxed enough to achieve their true potential while working hard and consistently achieving strong results across academic and creative subjects.
Our convenient Hertfordshire location means we are in close proximity to London, Cambridge and have a bus route reaching many local areas.
| Secondary Gender | Co-ed |
| Sixth Form Gender | Co-ed |
| Boarding/Day | Boarding, Day & Flexi |
| Age Range | 11 – 18 |
| Entrance Exam | No |
At St Chris, we are committed to creating a respectful, supportive, high achieving, and happy community, and to providing education that is practically and emotionally relevant to the world around us.
In our learning we are willing to give children something of which they are often deprived – time. Children do not all progress at the same age or at the same speed. Our students produce phenomenal academic results because we help them to, not force them to.
Outside the classroom we want our students to explore everything the human experience has to offer. Our co-curricular activities build confidence in the self and make children excited to try something new now, and throughout their lives.
There are no unnecessary barriers to being yourself at St Chris. You will see us for who we really are; dressed in our own clothes and not all made ‘uniform’. You will hear us for who we really are; with first names used between staff and students to build openness and trust.
These things may seem small – they may even seem unusual – but they matter for what they mean. We’re in this together.
At St Chris you can dive into anything safe in the knowledge that you’ll never ‘hit the bottom’. You’ll know someone is watching, you’ll know you’re safe, you’ll know you’ll always come back to the surface. When children have this security, they can have a true zest for life.
So welcome to St Chris – I hope to meet you soon and show you our outstanding school.
Rich Jones
Head
Exam Performance
GCSE
A*/A (9-7) Results
A-Level
A*/A Results
Annual Fees
For Senior School and Sixth Form students, the following is included in the fees:
- All Students:
- Clubs and after-school activities. Exceptions, where there is an additional charge, are clearly communicated with full costs in advance
- Weekly Boarders: All meals from Monday breakfast to Friday lunch during term time
- Full Boarders:
- All meals during term time
- All EAL lessons and IELTS preparation lessons where required
- Weekend activity programme. Exceptions, where there is an additional charge, are communicated clearly with full costs in advance
Please note the following are not included within the fees
- Transport to and from school
- External exam charges (for example, at GCSE and A Level / BTEC)
All fees shown are annual and are inclusive of VAT.
Boarding at St Christopher School
At St Chris, boarding is a home away from home for our Senior School and Sixth form students aged 11-18 years old.
Pupils can board on a full, weekly or flexi basis allowing you to choose an option that suits your lifestyle. Boarding allows students to dedicate additional time to studies and co-curricular activities with their friends and also enjoy our 25-acre campus and local area, reducing their travel time.
Each student has a comfortable single bedroom, or on occasion flexi-boarders may have a shared room. They then have access to shared spaces including a kitchen for hot drinks and snacks and sitting rooms with TV and games.
Our boarding team is led by houseparents Chris and Cecilia who have been at St Chris for almost 20 years, who alongside a dedicated team of staff prioritise the health and wellbeing of our boarders.
Strengths at St Christopher School
Choosing the right school means finding a place where your child will feel supported to grow in confidence, challenge themselves academically and discover their own path. At St Chris, we celebrate curiosity over conformity, empowering every student to develop as an independent thinker and lifelong learner.
As students prepare for GCSEs, A Levels and beyond, every experience is designed to build resilience, critical thinking and self-belief, helping them them grow academically and personally.
Values Based Education
At St Chris, we believe every child should feel valued, supported and inspired to achieve their very best. Our values-led approach encourages curiosity, kindness, courage and integrity, helping pupils grow academically and personally. Through individualised learning, a strong sense of community and a progressive outlook, we nurture confident, compassionate young people with the skills and resilience to thrive in school and beyond.
Flexi-Boarding
We offer full, weekly and flexi-boarding to our pupils in the senior school ages 11-18. This allows you to choose a boarding option that suits your lifestyle. Flexi-boarding can be up to 3 nights per week and booked on a termly basis. This includes supervised prep, an evening meal and breakfast.
Outstanding Location
We are primely located between Cambridge and London, based in the historic town of Letchworth Garden City in Hertfordshire, which boasts excellent trainline connections and is within proximity to major UK airports including Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and Gatwick. The School also runs several bus routes to popular Hertfordshire towns and villages including Hitchin, Harpenden, St Albans, Stevenage, Hadley Wood, and North London.
Art (Fine Art, Photography, Textiles, Ceramics)
At St Chris, we offer a diverse art curriculum for all years from Year 7 upwards. From the youngest years of the Senior School, students begin to build their confidence by working with a wide range of materials and being exposed to new experiences. Our outstanding art facilities allow students to gain hands-on experience. We offer six different art based A-levels, allowing students to focus on specialist areas of art and choose four art A-Levels if appropriate.
Community Engagement & Service
A sense of belonging and mutual respect is at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a nurturing space where everyone can thrive. We create a safe and secure environment with excellent pastoral care to understand the needs of each individual student. Each student has a dedicated adviser who is there throughout their school journey and supports them with any challenges or concerns.
Bespoke/Personalised Education
The landscape for learning at St Chris stretches well beyond the confines of the curriculum. We have "Thursday Opportunities" – a mandatory timetabled extra-curricular period that goes beyond traditional academics. These are a fundamental part of our co-curricular offering, allowing our students to tailor their curriculum to their individual interests. These include coding, animal care, cooking, beekeeping, outdoor adventures and more.
Latest events and open days
Senior School and Sixth Form Open Morning
Senior School and Sixth Form Open Morning
Location
Barrington Road
Letchworth Garden City
SG6 3JZ
Nearest Airports
- London Luton8.7 miles (14.0km)
- London Stansted20.5 miles (33.0km)
- London City34.2 miles (55.0km)
- London Heathrow35.4 miles (57.0km)
- London Gatwick56.5 miles (91.0km)
Sarah Davis
Senior Admissions Registrar
St Christopher School
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