Best Schools in Hitchin
9 schools in Hitchin
Key Facts
- Hitchin has a total of 9 schools, with 66.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a mixed picture of educational quality in the town.
- Primary schools in Hitchin have 791 pupils, with 10.6% eligible for free school meals and 1.3% having English as an additional language, indicating a relatively affluent community.
- In Hitchin, 1 out of 9 schools is a faith school, and primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 23.38, compared to the national average of 18.10, suggesting a more challenging teaching environment.
- Primary schools in Hitchin have a persistent absence rate of 11.7%, spending £6,769 per pupil, and 8.1% of pupils have special educational needs, highlighting areas for improvement in attendance and SEN support.
Top Nurseries in Hitchin
6 nurseries in Hitchin
Top Primary Schools in Hitchin
3 primary schools in Hitchin
Frequently Asked Questions
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Hitchin | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 12% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 23.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,944 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.