The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp 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)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Steve Mills (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighbury Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 638m away
Kingshott School
Independent · 670m away
Hitchin Girls' School
Secondary · 755m away
William Ransom Primary School
Primary · 892m away
Hitchin Boys' School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Purwell Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Whitehill Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Whitehill Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitehill Junior School?
Whitehill Junior School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitehill Junior School take?
Whitehill Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Whitehill Junior School?
Whitehill Junior School is in Hitchin, SG4 9HT, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitehill Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Whitehill Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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