Hatch End High School

Hatch End High School is an eight-form entry 11–18 co-educational academy school in Harrow, North London, England, in the United Kingdom. It was originally named Blackwell School. The school's examination results at GCSE and A-Level have consistently been in the top 10% of all schools nationally in recent years. Hatch End High School forms part of the Harrow Sixth Form Collegiate. There are 1100 students across Years 7 to 11 and there are over 300 students in the Sixth Form. History 1948/49 – Blackwell School opened. 1953 – The Great Hall, was completed on site. 1974 (September) – Hatch End High School Comprehensive Education was introduced in Harrow. Blackwell was renamed. 1995 – Hatch End's grounds were used to film the TV series The Demon Headmaster. 2004 – Round House (drama centre) opened. 2006 – Hatch End sixth Form was established. 2010 – Hatch End Sixth Form, a new modern building, was opened by Gareth Thomas, local politician and alumnus of the school. 2011 – Hatch End High school gained academy status. 2013 – M.U.G.A. opened (floodlit AstroTurf). 2014 – Hatch End Radio Studio opened and allowed students to host a radio station during 35 minute breaks. The show originally won a world record 'Longest Marathon Radio Show (Team)', by staff members Chris Firth and Richard Parker, the show lasted 74 hours.