Graveley Primary School, Hitchin

In its own words: "The Christian values of ‘fellowship, creativity and harmony’ thread through all aspects of school life. The school never stands still, the staff are always finding new and exciting ways to learn. The school is like like my second family! Everyone knows and cares for each other."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Graveley Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 88% in reading and 75% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Graveley Primary School as their first choice and 29 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Graveley Primary School are Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School (1.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Almond Hill Junior School (1.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 84% maths); Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School (1.5 miles, Good, 78% reading, 89% maths); and The Leys Primary and Nursery School (1.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 72% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Graveley Primary School.

15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 26 pupils (31%) received SEN support and 10 (11.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Graveley Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Stevenage Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Waggon and Horses PH (opposite), 280 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 74 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, other theft and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

In 2024/25, Graveley Primary School issued 18 suspensions, 18.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Graveley Primary School are The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School (1 mile), The Thomas Alleyne Academy (1.3 miles) and Barclay Academy (1.4 miles).