The short version
80% capacity.
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 414
- Capacity
- 80%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr David Weston (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Stevenage Road, St Ippolyts, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7JX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitehill Junior School
Primary · 670m away
William Ransom Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Hitchin Girls' School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Purwell Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Hitchin Boys' School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kingshott School a selective school?
Yes. Kingshott School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Kingshott School?
Kingshott School currently has 414 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingshott School take?
Kingshott School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is Kingshott School?
Kingshott School is in Hitchin, SG4 7JX, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingshott School have a sixth form?
No, Kingshott School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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