There are 21 schools in Hitchin (excluding independent schools), including 16 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Hitchin has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Hitchin under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Hitchin
| Total Schools | 21 |
| Total Pupils | 7,589 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.42 |
| Median Free School Meals | 9.10% |
The median school in Hitchin has 9.10% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 31st lowest figure in Hertfordshire. This represents about 690 pupils, or approximately 1 in 11 of Hitchin's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Hitchin is 20.42 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 6th highest ratio in Hertfordshire, and the 707th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the East of England region of the UK.
Primaries
16
19% Outstanding • 75% Good
Secondaries
3
67% Outstanding • 33% Good
Most of Hitchin's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 12 schools or 75% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and high - about 44% and 19% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 13% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Hitchin's primary schools most commonly have a high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery | 3–7 yrs | 180 |
Good |
High |
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| Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School | 3–11 yrs | 450 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Ickleford Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
Church of England | |
| Mary Exton Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Oughton Primary and Nursery School | 3–11 yrs | 300 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 226 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| Purwell Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 243 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Good |
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| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Outstanding |
Low |
High |
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| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
High |
Church of England | |
| St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 140 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
Church of England | |
| St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | 3–7 yrs | 250 |
Good |
High |
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| Whitehill Junior School | 7–11 yrs | 240 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| William Ransom Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 398 |
Outstanding |
High |
High |
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| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | 7–11 yrs | 230 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School | 4–11 yrs | 105 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
Most of Hitchin's secondary schools have been rated Outstanding by Ofsted, amounting to 2 schools or 67% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very high and good - about 67% and 33% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Hitchin's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Boys' School | 11–18 yrs | 1,400 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| Hitchin Girls' School | 11–18 yrs | 1,400 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Low |
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| The Highfield School | 11–18 yrs | 1,068 |
Good |
Good |
Low |