The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.8
14.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
69%
27.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,356
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 8.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- HITCHIN GIRLS' SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr James Crowther (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighbury Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 310m away
William Ransom Primary School
Primary · 709m away
Hitchin Boys' School
Secondary · 719m away
Whitehill Junior School
Primary · 755m away
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kingshott School
Independent · 1.3km away
The Chrysalis School for Autism
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hitchin Girls' School a selective school?
No. Hitchin Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hitchin Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Hitchin Girls' School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hitchin Girls' School?
Hitchin Girls' School currently has 1,356 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hitchin Girls' School take?
Hitchin Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hitchin Girls' School?
Hitchin Girls' School is in Hitchin, SG4 9RS, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hitchin Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hitchin Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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