Hitchin Boys' School
Hitchin Boys' School is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Hitchin, SG5, in the Hertfordshire council area. It has 1,364 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (25 November 2025): Report card: Exceptional in 4 areas, Strong standard in 3 areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Exceptional in 4 areas, Strong standard in 3 areas — inspected 25 November 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Exceptional |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Strong standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Exceptional |
Personal development and wellbeing | Exceptional |
Post 16 | Strong standard |
Leadership and governance | Exceptional |
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.57 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 57.1 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 66.7 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 210 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 37.31 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | B- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 139 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,364 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 7.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 10.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.58% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.14% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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