The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Laura Murphy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin?
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin take?
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin?
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is in Hitchin, SG4 9RD, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin have a sixth form?
No, St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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