Whitehill Junior School
Hitchin, SG4 9HT · Hertfordshire · primary school
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102nd 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 3,353 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5/10 among them, against 7.6/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitehill Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.5 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir and School Orchestra, play netball or football, and learn guitar, violin, drums, flute, clarinet, singing, piano, or cello.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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
How does the school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds capacity? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are music lessons scheduled alongside the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Whitehill Junior School
Overview
Whitehill Junior School continues to be a good school, with evidence suggesting it could be judged outstanding if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes a "happy, vibrant and purposeful" environment where pupils thrive and follow a curriculum designed to support "profound individual growth."
Strengths
- Pupils are "enthusiastic learners" who enjoy "imaginative activities" and demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour and attitudes.
- Leaders have designed an "aspirational curriculum" with carefully planned links between subjects, helping pupils make connections in their learning.
- Teachers use "well-considered strategies" to check understanding, resulting in pupils developing "detailed knowledge" and producing high-quality work.
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring most access the same learning as their peers.
- Personal development is of "high quality," with an "impressive range of opportunities" for music, sport, and other clubs.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ use of assessment in a small number of foundation subjects is not as well established as in others, limiting their ability to adapt teaching effectively. Leaders should support teachers to use assessment to build on previous learning in these areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, reporting concerns promptly, and leaders taking swift action to secure help for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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