Mary Exton Primary School, Hitchin

In its own words: "We are very fortunate to have an experienced teaching team with a range of skills and knowledge but what they all have in common, is the desire to ensure that all children have a great start to their learning journey where they feel happy and safe coming to school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher, I feel incredibly privileged to lead Mary Exton Primary School and to work alongside our dedicated staff, supportive families and, most importantly, our fantastic children. Together, we are committed to ensuring that every child receives the very best education and experiences throughout their primary years."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Mary Exton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 77% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Mary Exton Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 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 Mary Exton Primary School are William Ransom Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 85% maths); Purwell Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 73% reading, 70% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 94% reading, 90% maths); and Whitehill Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 82% maths).

Mary Exton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

29.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (55%), Asian (15%) and Black (11%).

In 2026, 26 pupils (17.8%) received SEN support and 12 (8.2%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Mary Exton Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Hitchin Rail Station, about 1030 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mary Exton School (outside), 50 metres away.

In 2024/25, Mary Exton Primary School issued 19 suspensions, 11.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Mary Exton Primary School are Hitchin Girls' School (0.8 miles), Hitchin Boys' School (1.2 miles), The Highfield School (1.5 miles) and The Priory School (1.7 miles).