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The Hammond

Mannings Lane, Chester, CH2 4ES

Independent school · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Inspection
ISI inspected

Academic picture

31.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
31.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.8%
Basics 9-5
25.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

31.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2338.246.4
2023/2435.846.4
2024/2531.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23Not available0.00
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
2.55
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.00
A*-A Grades
20.0%
A*-B Grades
53.3%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 17 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Upton-by-Chester High School
0.96 km away · Foundation school
Good
Maple Grove School
1.98 km away · Other independent special school
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
2.07 km away · Community special school
Good
Ancora House School
3.01 km away · Pupil referral unit
Outstanding
Abbey School for Exceptional Children
3.46 km away · Other independent special school

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About The Hammond

The Hammond is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.9. The school has around 258 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Frequently asked questions about The Hammond

What are The Hammond's latest exam results?
The Hammond: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 31.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Hammond located?
The Hammond is a secondary school in Chester, Cheshire West and Chester (CH2 4ES).
How many pupils attend The Hammond?
The Hammond has around 258 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Hammond with other schools?
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