What is St Christopher School?

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 grounds are complemented by state-of-the-art facilities, including modern IT suites, an onsite swimming pool, expansive grounds and pitches, and specialized spaces like a ceramics studio and photography darkroom.

The St Chris `Advantage`

Since our founding in 1915, St Chris has evolved into `a vibrant community` of around 550 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.

Central to our ethos is a commitment to democracy at all levels of the school. We believe in listening to and treating every voice, from the youngest nursery member to the chair of governors, with respect.

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.

`Prioritizing` Wellbeing

At St Chris, we firmly believe that exam success is a product of overall happiness, not the other way around. 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 contentedness of our students and their ability to reach personal goals, steering away from standardized notions of success. With this, we recognise that excellent academic results are a product of happy and fulfilled young people – and not the other way around.

Founded in 1915, St Chris's informality was considered radical, challenging traditional notions of education. Today, as pioneers like Apple and Google exemplify the success found in collaborative and open working cultures, the expectations around formality and success are evolving. St Chris remains dedicated to nurturing a supportive and open-minded environment.

Where others were demanding silence, we were listening. Where others were fixated on results, we were valuing the process. Our educational philosophy is far more in tune with the global pioneers and international employers of the 21st century than it is with the rigid examination halls of the Victorian era; and we’re proud of that.

Explore our website to discover more about St Chris, or, even better, plan a visit to experience our unique approach firsthand. We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional community.

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

Parent Review, 2024

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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 550 pupils, encompassing both day and boarding students.