Hartford Church of England High School — Secondary School in Northwich

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Hartford Church of England High School

Northwich, CW8 1LH

1,070 Pupils

1,200 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

17.00% FSM %

561 Boys

509 Girls

About Hartford Church of England High School

Hartford Church of England High School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,070 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Rachel Pickerill.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Region	North West
Administrative District	Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency	Mid Cheshire
Ward	Hartford & Greenbank
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Opened	01-09-2012
UKPRN	10038790
URN	138148
Data Last Updated	09-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Maurice McBride	Chair of Governors	06/10/2025	05/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
The Reverend Michael Smith	Chair of Governors	16/09/2024	06/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Helen Barber	Governor	01/08/2025	31/07/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Enid Barlow	Governor	19/05/2025	18/05/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Eccles	Governor	24/04/2025	23/04/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah-Jane Falconer	Governor	16/09/2024	15/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sally Harkin	Governor	10/01/2025	09/01/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jen Hughes	Governor	06/10/2025	05/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jeremy Hunns	Governor	12/10/2024	11/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Tracey Lloyd	Governor	12/10/2024	11/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline MacKenzie	Governor	25/11/2023	24/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kathryn Marsh	Governor	10/02/2025	09/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

The Grange School

0.38 km • Northwich

Other

Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery

0.38 km • Northwich

Other

Cloughwood Academy

0.58 km • Northwich

Other

St Nicholas Catholic High School

0.72 km • Northwich

Other

St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School

0.72 km • Northwich

Other

Greenbank School

0.79 km • Northwich

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Hartford Church of England High School?

Hartford Church of England High School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester.

How many pupils does Hartford Church of England High School have?

Hartford Church of England High School has 1,070 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.

What is the age range at Hartford Church of England High School?

Hartford Church of England High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.

What is the admissions policy at Hartford Church of England High School?

The admissions policy at Hartford Church of England High School is: Non-selective.

Is Hartford Church of England High School a faith school?

Yes, Hartford Church of England High School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Hartford Church of England High School?

The Headteacher at Hartford Church of England High School is Mrs Rachel Pickerill.

Where is Hartford Church of England High School located?

Hartford Church of England High School is at Hartford Campus Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 1LH, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.

Does Hartford Church of England High School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Hartford Church of England High School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Hartford Church of England High School currently open?

Hartford Church of England High School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Rachel Pickerill

Hartford Campus Chester Road, Northwich, CW8 1LH

01606786000

www.hartfordchurchofenglandhighschool.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 138148

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026