A-level 2024/25
#1,230 of 2,536
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 111482.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 37.3 | 45.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 73.3% | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 53.3% | 43.1% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 10% | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 66.7% | 58.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 30 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 34, similar to England, worse than Cheshire West and Chester | 38.11 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | c | - | - |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | -0.49, similar to England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Average, similar to England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 17 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 253 |
| Girls | 202 |
| Boys | 51 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 113 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 10 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 65% |
| Employment | 30% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 20% |
| Higher education | 15% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Upton-by-Chester High School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2015. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Upton Westlea Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Acresfield Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Jul 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Mickle Trafford Village School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Mar 2023. | |
| 1.1 mi | Not applicable | The Firs School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2017. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | Mill View Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | St Martin's Academy Chester | Free schools | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Oldfield Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2013. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Newton Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. |
The Hammond ranks 1,230 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Hammond was C+.
The Hammond has 253 pupils aged 11 to 19.
Yes, The Hammond teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.