Hatch End High School

22/05/2026

Our latest Hatch End newsletter is now live!

With Spring sunshine finally here, it has been wonderful to see students making the most of our outdoor spaces and all the activities taking place across the school.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 and Sixth Form students for the positive way they have prepared for and started their exams, showing real dedication and resilience.

There has also been so much happening across Hatch End this term — from trips and competitions to clubs, awards and enrichment activities. We hope you enjoy reading all about it!

Wishing all our students, staff and families a lovely half term break.

As Spring finally arrives, the lovely weather has allowed us to enjoy our outdoor space with many students playing football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis and cricket at break times. The exam s

12/05/2026

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We are seeking a Governance Professional to support our dedicated and experienced Governing Board. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to a thriving school community committed to excellence and student success.

If you’re highly organised, reliable, and passionate about supporting effective leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

⏰ Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 1 June 2026
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05/05/2026

Our Year 7 Physics students took part in Cambridge’s Mission to Mars Experience Day at the Cavendish Laboratory. They toured Churchill College, explored the lab, and completed Isaac Science challenges on forces and momentum.

The highlight was designing and testing Mars rover landers — Hatch End’s team, Ares, won all four mission categories and the overall prize!

👏 A huge thank you to the University of Cambridge outreach team and Mr David Farrar for supporting the trip.

04/05/2026

Hatch End students were the first school to take part in a pilot workshop at Hampton Court Palace, bringing Henry VIII’s six wives to life.

Vian S said: “We learnt so much about the palace, the six wives, and explored the maze and grounds — an amazing experience!”

👏 Thanks to Historic Royal Palaces and Mrs K Llewellyn for organising the trip.

01/05/2026

Last term, Year 12 students attended advanced problem-solving sessions at Harrow School, led by Dr James Banfield. They tackled challenging Isaac Physics problems, building skills for A-level exams and university tests like ESAT while collaborating with Harrow students.

30/04/2026

Last term, our Year 12 Physics students visited Churchill College and the Cavendish–Dolby Centre in Cambridge. The day combined university guidance, Isaac Science problem-solving, and hands-on experiments, bringing A-level physics to life and preparing students for competitive exams like the NSAA and ESAT.

29/04/2026

Last term, we celebrated Neurodiversity Week with activities, fundraising, and awareness of Autism, ADHD, and more. Students enjoyed dodgeball, cake decorating, crafts, giant Jenga, quizzes, and writing supportive messages.

Thanks to a bake sale, craft goods, henna designs, and a raffle, we raised £411 for the National Autistic Society and ADHD UK!

28/04/2026

Our Year 13 Physics students visited the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, exploring the JET reactor, MAST Upgrade, and future fusion projects like ITER and STEP.

They also experienced advanced robotics, hands-on activities, and VR demonstrations — an inspiring glimpse into the world of fusion energy!

27/04/2026

In March, one of our students; Besnik (8SRD) took part in a Scout sleepout supporting Crisis, raising awareness of homelessness. Sleeping outdoors gave him an eye-opening insight and a rewarding experience. 👏

24/04/2026

Last term, Year 10 students Eloise, Kyra, Sana, and Sanchita took part in a Physics Tournament at St Helen's School Helen’s School. Competing alongside students from across London, they tackled challenges on oscillations, moments, electricity, density, and light, showing excellent practical and graphing skills.

The day finished with an inspiring careers talk on opportunities in Physics and Engineering, encouraging students to consider A-level Physics.

23/04/2026

Last month, our students took part in Aim Higher workshops with Wilfred Webster, known from BBC1’s The Traitors. Covering toxic masculinity and motivation, Wilfred shared his personal story with honesty, humour, and energy, inspiring students to aim high and believe in their potential.
A special shoutout to Shane (Year 7), who won a pair of Air Jordans for his engagement and curiosity! 👏

A huge thank you to Wilfred and Dreams2Reality for an unforgettable day that motivated and inspired our students across the school.