Kingshott School, Hitchin
Kingshott School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Hitchin. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Kingshott School in detail
Kingshott School in its own words
In its own words: "As an ambitious, forward-thinking school, Kingshott ensures every child is truly known, supported, and challenged, recognising and developing each pupil’s unique character and individual approach to learning . Kingshott offers exceptional learning environments, complemented by a talented and dedicated team of teachers across a broad range of subjects."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 9am, an open day on Tuesday 17 November 2026 at 9am, an open day on Tuesday 23 March 2027 at 9am and an open day on Thursday 22 April 2027 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Hertfordshire
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Kingshott School are St Christopher School (2.5 miles); and St Francis College (2.6 miles, selective).
Who goes there
In 2026, 61 pupils (15.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hitchin Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kingshott School (outside), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 65 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).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
29 April 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
16 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
17 May 2022
Regulatory Compliance
20 September 2017
Short Visit
16 November 2016
Short Visit
15 March 2016
Integrated
29 January 2013
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Kingshott School
Our Young Eco Leaders Celebrate Outstanding Environmental Achievements
22 Sep 2026
Our New Brand Film: This is Not Just A School
4 Sep 2026
Year 6 End-of-Year BBQ
18 Aug 2026
From Kingshott School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Kingshott School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Kingshott School.
- The Cookie Club740m away · Not yet graded
- Hitchin Holiday Camps Whitehill740m away · Not yet graded
- Hitchin Holiday Camps Whitehill740m away · Not yet graded
- The Cookie Club Ltd830m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 19 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
403 pupils
520 places
117 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Hitchin
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hitchin
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
15,222
Applications
13,456
Got 1st preference
77.5%
Got preferred school
94.9%
All secondary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
61
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
15.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
403
Total Pupils
218
Boys
185
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Kingshott School
When was Kingshott School last inspected?
Kingshott School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2025.
How many pupils go to Kingshott School?
Kingshott School has around 403 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kingshott School?
Kingshott School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Kingshott School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Kingshott School: The Cookie Club (740m away, registered, not yet graded), Hitchin Holiday Camps Whitehill (740m away, registered, not yet graded) and Hitchin Holiday Camps Whitehill (740m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Kingshott School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 19 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kingshott School?
Kingshott School is at Stevenage Road, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7JX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)