The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 422
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Tony Plunkett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Stuart Drive, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHitchin Girls' School
Secondary · 709m away
Whitehill Junior School
Primary · 892m away
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 943m away
Purwell Primary School
Primary · 994m away
Kingshott School
Independent · 1.1km away
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hitchin Boys' School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is William Ransom Primary School's Ofsted rating?
William Ransom Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Ransom Primary School?
William Ransom Primary School currently has 422 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Ransom Primary School take?
William Ransom Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Ransom Primary School?
William Ransom Primary School is in Hitchin, SG4 9QB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Ransom Primary School have a sixth form?
No, William Ransom Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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