Pirton School, Hitchin
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pirton School provides an exceptionally strong early years experience where children thrive and are extremely well prepared for Year 1. The school creates a caring, inclusive environment where all pupils - including those facing challenges - feel valued, supported and safe. Pupils benefit from a carefully planned curriculum, excellent personal development support, and a welcoming atmosphere that helps them build confidence and develop into respectful young people.
Key Strengths
- Early years is a clear priority with children achieving very well and reaching high standards by end of Reception
- Strong focus on personal development, wellbeing and character education helping pupils understand themselves and others
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, ensuring they progress in line with peers
- Well-planned curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge step by step, especially in reading, writing and mathematics
- Attendance above national averages with leaders making this a high priority
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent application of expectations for learning and behaviour across the school
- Staff do not always check pupils' understanding carefully or address gaps in basic knowledge promptly
- Pupils do not consistently use accurate spelling, writing and subject vocabulary in subjects other than English and mathematics
- Low-level disruption not always addressed promptly, interrupting learning
- Some parents feel communication could be improved
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, residential visits, safety events, Anglo-Saxon camp visits, museum visits, play leader roles, reading ambassador roles
Pirton School is a welcoming school where pupils are known and well supported. The school has strong early years provision and prioritizes pupils' personal development and wellbeing, with most pupils achieving expected standards and ready for the next stage of their education.
At a Glance
14.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 92% to 75%. Maths has remained stable at around 70%. Writing has declined from 83% to 70%.
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
17.5
Infant (KS1)
24.7
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
136 pupils
175 capacity
39 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hitchin
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hitchin
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
14,951
Applications
12,834
Got 1st preference
88.0%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.41525%
Overall absence
11.19403%
Persistent absence
134
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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