Hitchin Girls' School
Hitchin, SG4 9RS · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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12th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 303 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 9.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 74.5 · 93 | 46% | 4.29 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.62 · 88 | 38% | 3.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 61.8 · 93 | 15% | 1.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hitchin Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 57.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.62 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Chess, Cookery, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Project Polyglot, and Sports Leadership Festival. Sports options cover Athletics, Dance, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, and Rhythmic gymnastics. Arts and music groups include the Junior Orchestra, Brass Group, Guitar Group, and Junior Choir. Trips range from PGL Caythorpe and a ski trip to Folgarida, Italy, to expeditions in Indonesia and tours of Greece, Italy, and New York.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,357 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their attainment and the national median
What Ofsted said about Hitchin Girls' School
Overview
The inspection describes a school where “the school’s values are lived and breathed by pupils and staff,” creating an environment where pupils “relish reaching their goals.” Leaders maintain “high ambitions for all pupils” and strive to remove barriers to success, resulting in “exceptionally strong” achievements in national assessments. The report highlights a “disruption-free learning environment” supported by exemplary behaviour and a curriculum that is “broad and ambitious.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully crafted” and “broad and ambitious,” with subjects like Latin and classical civilisation available to all pupils in Years 7 to 9.
- Teachers use their “subject expertise very well,” providing timely feedback and addressing misconceptions promptly to ensure key concepts are embedded.
- Pupils’ behaviour is “exemplary,” with bullying described as “extremely rare” and a strong culture of kindness and mutual respect.
- The programme for “wider personal development is exceptional,” including well-considered careers advice and opportunities to learn about diversity and different cultures.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified quickly” and are “well supported and included in the full life of the school.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that pupils know how to raise concerns and feel confident doing so.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.8 |
| 2024/25 | 57.8 |
| 2025/26 | 61.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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