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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.8 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
434
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that surpasses 95% of schools, this primary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 68% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 87% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, while the school performs well, only 15% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in pushing students to excel further.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 15% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (116 responses)
★★★★★4.2
School keeps me informed
99%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
School has high expectations
89%
School supports development
88%
I'd recommend this school
87%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.4%
Asian Indian4.8%
White Other3.9%
Mixed Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.5%
Asian Other3.2%
Mixed W+B African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Black African1.2%
White Irish0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.95906, -0.25477 · SG4 0JP
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117115
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.highover.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School rated by Ofsted?
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School a good school?
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School scores 94.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School?
Based on 116 Ofsted Parent View responses, Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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