The short version
89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 7.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Nancy Adshead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHitchin Girls' School
Secondary · 310m away
Whitehill Junior School
Primary · 638m away
Hitchin Boys' School
Secondary · 725m away
William Ransom Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kingshott School
Independent · 1.3km away
The Chrysalis School for Autism
Independent · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highbury Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Highbury Infant School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highbury Infant School and Nursery?
Highbury Infant School and Nursery currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highbury Infant School and Nursery take?
Highbury Infant School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highbury Infant School and Nursery?
Highbury Infant School and Nursery is in Hitchin, SG4 9AG, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highbury Infant School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Highbury Infant School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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