St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Hitchin, SG4 9RD · Hertfordshire · primary school
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136th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 3,073 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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.
Worth asking on a visit
What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school’s overall judgement remains ‘outstanding’, though inspectors noted that a graded inspection might yield a lower rating. The report describes a ‘nurturing atmosphere’ where pupils are ‘enthusiastic and inquisitive learners’ who achieve very well in core subjects. Leaders have implemented an ‘ambitious’ curriculum with precisely mapped learning endpoints, ensuring children are well prepared for future study.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ with ‘precisely mapped out’ learning blocks that help pupils build knowledge effectively towards clear endpoints.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’, explain new learning well, and teach specific vocabulary, using ‘effective repetition’ to aid long-term memory.
- Reading is a ‘high priority’, supported by a ‘wide and varied reading diet’ and a carefully delivered phonics programme for younger pupils.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘carefully planned’, allowing most to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils behave well, displaying ‘polite and respectful’ manners, while extra-curricular activities broaden their understanding of the world and prepare them for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- The school must address ‘inconsistencies in the way teachers check pupils’ learning’ and provide the necessary time and information for pupils to improve their written work.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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