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Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.9 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,356
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 10% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 86% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community environment. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 34%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 57.8 | Top 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 86% | Top 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 69% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 34% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (323 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
95%
School has high expectations
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
My child is happy
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
School supports development
88%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.6%
Asian Indian5.8%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Other3.1%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black African1.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Location
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51.94794, -0.26942 · SG4 9RS
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN137288
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hgs.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hitchin Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Hitchin Girls' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Hitchin Girls' School a good school?
Hitchin Girls' School scores 94.9/100 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 Hitchin Girls' School?
Based on 323 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hitchin Girls' School receives a satisfaction score of 84% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hitchin Girls' School in GCSEs?
Hitchin Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.8. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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