St Christopher School, Letchworth – Campus, Ethos & The St Chris Advantage

Our Campus.

Situated on a sprawling 25-acre campus, just a short train ride from London and Cambridge, St Chris boasts an environment that radiates tranquillity and serenity.

The school is set within beautiful grounds, enhanced by excellent facilities. These include modern IT suites, an indoor swimming pool, extensive pitches and outdoor spaces, as well as specialist areas such as a ceramics studio and a photography darkroom.

The St Chris `Advantage`

Since our founding in 1915, St Chris has evolved into `a vibrant community` of around 486 pupils, encompassing both day and boarding students.

Here's why our school stands out:

`Embracing` an Informal Ethos

At St Chris, we celebrate the benefits of an informal approach to education. Here, every individual is addressed by their first name, and the absence of a school uniform fosters a sense of individuality.

At the heart of our ethos is a belief in democracy throughout the school. We value and respect every voice, from our youngest nursery children to the Chair of Governor, ensuring that everyone is heard.

Subjects `and Academic Excellence`

While embracing informality, St Chris students consistently achieve strong results in core subjects like Science, Maths, and English.

We equally value the arts, design, music, and drama. Despite the informal atmosphere, our students are expected to work hard, aiming to give their best in every pursuit.

`Prioritising` Wellbeing

Each morning, as students pass through the school gates, we aim for them to anticipate their day ahead with enthusiasm.

We take pride in the happiness of our students and their confidence in achieving personal goals, rather than measuring them by standardised notions of success. We believe that outstanding academic results grow from young people who feel fulfilled and supported – not the other way round.

Since our founding in 1915, St Chris has always done things differently. At a time when silence and strict formality were the norm, we chose to listen, to value individuality, and to place relationships at the heart of learning. What was once considered radical has become the foundation of an education that is forward-looking and deeply relevant to the world our young people will enter.

Today, our philosophy continues to reflect the qualities most valued by pioneering organisations and communities across the globe – openness, collaboration and creativity. We believe that education is not just about outcomes, but about the journey, the joy of discovery, and the confidence that comes from being truly understood.

We invite you to explore more about life at St Chris here on our website, or better still, to come and see us in person at one of our upcoming Open Events. From the moment you arrive, you’ll feel the warmth of a community that places each child at its centre.

“We are so impressed with St Chris and really wish we had moved our child here sooner.” Parent Review, 2024

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St Christopher School, Letchworth – Campus, Ethos & The St Chris Advantage

Orphaned Features

Hello and welcome to `St Christopher School`, an outstanding independent school nestled in the heart of Letchworth Garden City, for boys and girls aged 3-18.

`Our` Campus.

The St Chris `Advantage`

Since our founding in 1915, St Chris has evolved into `a vibrant community` of around 486 pupils, encompassing both day and boarding students.