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Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.6 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,357
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and strong GCSE results, this secondary school excels in academic achievement, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 11% nationally. An impressive 87% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 67% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating solid preparation for future studies. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it outperforms 92% of schools, reflecting high parent satisfaction and a positive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 26 January 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 57.1 | Top 11% 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%. | 87% | Top 8% 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%. | 67% | Top 11% 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%. | 83% | Top 7% 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%. | 60% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.0%
Asian Indian5.9%
White Other4.2%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Other1.8%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.95116, -0.27851 · SG5 1JB
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN139154
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hitchinboys.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hitchin Boys' School rated by Ofsted?
Hitchin Boys' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 January 2016.
Is Hitchin Boys' School a good school?
Hitchin Boys' School scores 91.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hitchin Boys' School in GCSEs?
Hitchin Boys' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.1. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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