The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 434
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Hayes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
February 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
December 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPurwell Primary School
Primary · 784m away
The Chrysalis School for Autism
Independent · 1.3km away
William Ransom Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
North Herts Education Support Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
The Highfield School
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hitchin Girls' School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School?
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School currently has 434 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School take?
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School?
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School is in Hitchin, SG4 0JP, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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