St Christopher School
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire · SG6 3JZ
St Christopher School is a progressive, all-through independent co-educational day and boarding school in Letchworth Garden City, founded in 1915 with a distinctive philosophy of 'doing things differently if it makes things better for students'. The school combines a historical commitment to progressive education with modern facilities and inclusive practice, serving 546 pupils from age 3 to 18. It welcomes boarding from the senior school upwards and emphasises outdoor education, forest school provision, and student agency.
- →Progressive educational philosophy with long heritage (since 1915) aligned with forward-thinking approaches
- →All-through provision with flexible boarding options, particularly appealing to families relocating to Hertfordshire
- →Strong forest school and outdoor education focus differentiating it from traditional academic competitors
- →Welcoming stance on SEND with explicit inclusion policy and differentiated admissions pathways
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a student-centred, less formally structured environment; families seeking a progressive alternative to conventional selective schooling; those valuing outdoor learning and individual agency; children with additional needs where inclusive practice is central rather than peripheral.
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Barrington Road
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
SG6 3JZ
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
How do you get into St Christopher School?
St Christopher School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are St Christopher School's exam results?
At St Christopher School, 11.4% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 38.3% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is St Christopher School a boarding school?
St Christopher School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is St Christopher School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St Christopher School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuinely progressive educational approach that treats students as individuals
✓Excellent outdoor education and forest school provision with strong environmental ethos
✓Inclusive and welcoming culture, particularly for children with additional needs or different learning styles
✓Strong student voice and agency; young people feel heard and involved in school decisions
✓Supportive pastoral care with emphasis on wellbeing alongside academic achievement
✓All-through provision reducing transition stress; known teachers and familiar environment
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; limited external validation of academic and pastoral standards
!Smaller sixth form may offer fewer A-level subject options than larger schools
!Progressive approach may not suit families seeking traditional, hierarchical structure or high academic pressure
!Boarding provision appears less extensive than dedicated boarding schools; may limit senior boarding community
!Limited published data on university destinations and academic outcomes for transparency comparison