- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
68 first choices, 59 offers made
Met the standard at 1175%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 416
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Schools in SG5
A postcode district in Hertfordshire
- Postcode district
- 27 schools and nurseries
In short: SG5 is a postcode district in Hertfordshire with 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 12 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2713 primary · 3 secondary · 12 nurseries
Top-rated
All SG5 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in SG5
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in SG5
13 in SG5, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
24 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.1%
- Pupils
- 213
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.6
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
20 first choices, 22 offers made
Met the standard at 1180%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.3%
- Pupils
- 159
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.5
Top Secondary Schools in SG5
3 in SG5, best first
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
237 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 1,364
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
94 first choices, 127 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,221
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1644.6
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 1,011
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Nurseries in SG5
12 in SG5, highest Ofsted grade first
Pirton Pre-School
Hitchin, SG5 3PS · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Poppies Nursery
Stotfold, SG5 4DL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Poppyfields Nursery
Hitchin, SG5 4FD · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in SG5
2 in SG5, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Results well above the England average.
237 first choices, 203 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1656.8
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 4.4%
- Pupils
- 1,364
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
94 first choices, 127 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1646.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,221
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in SG5, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding5
- Good17
- Not graded yet5
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in SG5 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every SG5 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
SG5 has 27 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in SG5
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about SG5
Nearby areas
How many schools are in SG5?
SG5 has 27 schools, including 13 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 12 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in SG5?
The highest-ranked schools in SG5 on Eduscope are Hitchin Boys' School, Samuel Lucas Primary School, Ickleford Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How do I choose the right school in SG5?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 27 schools in SG5 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.