St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
Hitchin, SG4 7PB · Hertfordshire · primary school
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89th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.6/10 against 4,195 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in netball, football, hockey, rounders, cricket, archery, boccia, table tennis, and dance. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 161 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How is the breakfast club structured to support morning readiness?
What Ofsted said about St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Ippolyts learn and play as part of a "united community" supported by an "ambitious curriculum" designed to prepare them well for the future. The school fosters a positive environment where values such as respect and love are evident in pupils' actions, resulting in high standards of behaviour and strong relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "precise" and sets out the order of concepts clearly, particularly in art and design, helping pupils gain "secure knowledge".
- Staff have "secure knowledge" to teach the curriculum and routinely check pupil understanding, revisiting concepts that need extra practice.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "targeted and impactful support" and typically achieve well alongside their peers.
- The phonics approach helps pupils learn to read accurately, with books "well matched to their current stage" to support fluency.
- Leaders provide enrichment opportunities, including leadership roles like sports ambassadors, which benefit pupils’ "personal development".
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, curriculum plans are not explicit enough about content, causing lessons to vary in specific content taught; leaders must ensure plans are clear about what knowledge should be taught and when.
- On occasion, targets set for pupils with SEND are not specific enough, reducing their effectiveness; leaders are taking action to rectify this.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by "strong staff knowledge and robust routines to record and share concerns."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 85% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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
—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
- 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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