News & Events

Exciting News: A Brand-New Pre-Prep Playground is Coming!

15th May 2025

We’re thrilled to share our plans for the redesign and refurbishment of our Pre-Prep playground, launching in Autumn 2025. This exciting project will transform our outdoor space into a vibrant, engaging, and enriching environment where our youngest learners can play, explore, and thrive. Take a look at the pictures and brochure attached to see the…

St Christopher’s The Hall Celebrates Outstanding ISI Inspection Report

15th May 2025

St Christopher’s The Hall, Beckenham, is proud to celebrate the superb outcome of its recent Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) inspection, carried out in March 2025. Under ISI’s rigorous new framework—which evaluates academic achievement, compliance, personal development, leadership, and the overall quality of education—the school received an exceptional report that highlights its strength, ambition, and unwavering…

Year 6 – Visit to the Science Museum

28th February 2025

On Wednesday 12th February, Year 6 pupils embarked on an exciting journey to The Science Museum, taking the train and a tube from Beckenham Junction over to South Kensington. On arrival, pupils attended the ‘Power Up’ exhibition, a highlight of the day, where they had the chance to play on a variety of computer consoles…

Number Day

14th February 2025

Last Friday was ‘NSPCC Number Day’ at St Christopher’s where the whole school took part in class activities to celebrate the 25th anniversary of this fun and important event. The day began with a recap of the valuable work of the NSPCC, Childline and how important it is to safeguard children during an assembly led…

St Dunstan’s Education Group and St Christopher’s The Hall announce new merger

7th January 2025

St Dunstan’s Education Group and St Christopher’s The Hall are delighted to announce a merger, which will take effect from 31 January 2025. St Dunstan’s and St Christopher’s have been close neighbours for many years and St Dunstan’s has historic roots in Beckenham, not least through the location of its alumni sports club, which will…

Science Workshop

6th December 2024

On Wednesday afternoon, two teams of Year 4 and 5 pupils (Group 1 – Grace, Anaiya, Samuel, Fola and Dustyn and Group 2 – Sofia, James, Oliver, Oscar and Joanna) attended Walthamstow Hall Secondary School, Sevenoaks to take part in their first science event / competition. The theme for the event was ‘Marvellous Microbes’ and…

Year 4 Mission to Mars!

29th November 2024

Last week, Year 4 visited the amazing Natural History Museum in South Kensington, London, to take part in a LEGO Robotics workshop. After taking a train to Victoria and a busy London Underground tube to the museum, the children left their possessions in the schools’ area before exploring the Evolution Gallery to find answers to…

Y6 STEM Workshop at The Cedars

15th November 2024

Last week, Year 6 were invited to The Cedars, over in Crystal Palace, for a morning of STEM workshops hosted by some of their teachers. To start the morning, the children had a Chemistry lesson, and they were introduced to the periodic table. Listening to a song, the children noted down some of the elements…

Author and Illustrator Visits/Workshops

11th October 2024

Over the past fortnight, children across the school have enjoyed some author and illustrator workshops, either in-person or virtual, as part of their English lessons. Bringing authors and illustrators to the classroom in this way provides unique opportunities for storytelling, catalysts to spark our children’s creativity, and demonstrates to them a potential career path that…

Black History Month

4th October 2024

  At St Christopher’s, we are proud to celebrate Black History Month, a time to recognize and honour the contributions, achievements, and rich history of Black individuals and communities. Throughout October, we have planned a range of engaging activities to deepen our understanding and appreciation of Black history and culture. Mr. Carter and Mrs. West…

Come and See Us

Open Morning Dates

Thursday 22nd May 10:30-12:00

Monday 23rd June 10:30 – 12:00

Tuesday 16th September 10.30 – 12.00

Wednesday 19th November 10.30 – 12.00

 

Discovery Morning

Saturday 11th October – 10.00 – 12.15

 

Preschool Stay and Play afternoon:

Friday 16th May 1.15 – 2.15

 

Find out more

 

4+ Assessment for children wishing to join one of our Reception Classes in September 2026

Friday 28th November 2025 – 1.30 – 3.00pm

 

7+ Assessment for children wishing to join one of our Year 3 classes in September 2026

Monday 1st December 2025 – 9.00 – 12.00

 

Please contact the Registrar, Mrs. Janet Jeffery via admissions@stchristophersthehall.org.uk or call on 0208 650 2200.