St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School, Hitchin

In its own words: "At St Ippolyts Church of England Primary School, our vision is rooted in Jesus’ command: We are a nurturing Christian community where love is the foundation of all we do. Every child is welcomed, valued and encouraged to flourish as a unique individual, created in the image of God."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of everyone at St Ippolyts C of E Primary School, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you and your family. Founded in 1847, St Ippolyts Primary is a Voluntary Aided Church of England School enjoying strong links with St Ippolyts Church and within the Diocese of St Albans."

The school runs a breakfast club, from £4.00 per day.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 76% in Hertfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 90% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 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 St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School are Whitehill Junior School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 82% maths); Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School (0.9 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Highbury Infant School and Nursery (1.2 miles, Good); and William Ransom Primary School (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 85% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School.

11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (14%).

In 2026, 17 pupils (10.6%) received SEN support and 5 (3.1%) 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 autism.

St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School had 14 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 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 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

In August 2026, police recorded 31 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).

St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School are Hitchin Girls' School (1.3 miles) and Hitchin Boys' School (1.7 miles).