Hitchin Boys' School, Hitchin
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hitchin Boys' School excels at creating well-rounded young men through outstanding teaching, generous extra-curricular opportunities, and genuine care for all pupils. Teachers know pupils incredibly well and adapt teaching to meet individual needs, helping even disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs to achieve far above average. The school has built a thriving community where pupils feel a strong sense of belonging and are exceptionally well prepared for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional attendance and behaviour with pupils showing exemplary maturity and respect
- Highly inclusive practice with early identification of needs and targeted support through the 'launch pad' programme
- Excellent teaching of an ambitious curriculum with particularly strong achievement at key stage 4
- Outstanding extra-curricular offer including sports, music, trips and leadership opportunities
- Strong focus on personal development preparing boys well for life in modern Britain
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders creating an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all legal requirements are fulfilled, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Rugby (including matches at Twickenham), music, acting, sports competitions, trips to NASA facility, Duke of Edinburgh's gold award, student voice body, fundraising, serving as school ambassadors, senior prefect team, house system
Hitchin Boys' School is an exceptional school where pupils thrive academically and personally, with outstanding attendance, behaviour, and a strong sense of community. Leaders have created an inclusive environment where all pupils, particularly the most vulnerable, receive high-quality support and excel.
At a Glance
8.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.2
Avg class size
59
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
1,364 pupils
1,400 capacity
36 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hitchin
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hitchin
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.43495%
Overall absence
9.23657%
Persistent absence
1,061
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Hitchin Boys' School
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Samuel Lucas Primary School
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Whitehill Junior School
William Ransom Primary School
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Highover Primary School
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