Hartford Church of England High School

About Hartford Church of England High School

Hartford Church of England High School is a voluntary aided Church of England secondary school for pupils aged 11-16.

The school has approximately 1100 pupils and is located in Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire.

Headteacher

Mrs Rachel Pickerill

Values and Vision

Our mission at Hartford Church of England High School is to provide an outstanding, inclusive and ambitious education for all. Children develop and thrive both within and beyond the classroom. They are known, with their talents embraced and promoted. They develop into young people who will make a substantial contribution to the world. They enjoy an education rooted in a shared set of Christian values that radiate the love and truth of Jesus Christ.​

Happy: Showing respect to one another. Looking after our mental and physical wellbeing.​

Achieving: Working towards our goals, both academic and extra-curricular. Showing resilience and not being afraid to fail.​

Ready: Being punctual, equipped and ready to learn every day. Wearing our uniform with pride.​

​Together: Working together in all things - building a school family characterised by tolerance and kindness.​

​"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."​

"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."​

​John 15:12 and Matthew 5:16

Ofsted

Ofsted rated our overall effectiveness rating as a school as ‘Good’. 

The Ofsted report highlights many of our strengths as a school: “Pupils are happy in this school. They said that they like their teachers and respect other pupils… Pupils’ personal development is supported well through the curriculum… Leaders have developed a curriculum that is broad and ambitious for pupils… A recent leadership restructure is proving helpful in ensuring that leaders and governors have the information they need to make effective decisions. This is contributing to improvement at the school.”

Other strengths noted by Ofsted included calm classrooms, support for students with special educational needs and disabilities, and effective safeguarding arrangements.

View Hartford Church of England School’s latest Ofsted report

Benefits

We offer both the Teachers' Pension Scheme and the Local Government Pension Scheme.  

We have access to an Employee Assistance Programme with a helpline providing support and advice on personal and professional issues.

Working Rewards provides discounts and offers on all the major retailers as well as access to salary sacrifice schemes

Access to an on-site fully equipped gym.

Staff events and sporting activities to support the school family system.

Optional staff collective worship.

Free tea and coffee