Highbury Infant School and Nursery
URN: 117113 • Hitchin SG4 9AG
Overview
- Name
- Highbury Infant School and Nursery
- URN
- 117113
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nancy Adshead (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462630500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Standhill Road, Hitchin SG4 9AG
Summary
Highbury Infant School and Nursery, located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is a community primary school catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 7. With a current enrolment of 214 students and a capacity of 240, the school fosters a nurturing environment that prioritises the individual needs of each child. The school is committed to inclusivity, providing a comprehensive Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN/D) Information Report to support families and ensure that all students receive the assistance they require.
The curriculum at Highbury is designed to engage young learners through a range of subjects and activities, promoting both academic and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on values and ethos, encouraging children to develop social skills, creativity, and a love for learning.
Highbury also offers a nursery program with 52 places, providing flexible options for families, including part-time and 30-hour sessions. The admissions process for nursery places is coordinated with other local schools to ensure a smooth transition for children entering early education. Parents can find further information on the school’s website.
The curriculum at Highbury is designed to engage young learners through a range of subjects and activities, promoting both academic and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on values and ethos, encouraging children to develop social skills, creativity, and a love for learning.
Highbury also offers a nursery program with 52 places, providing flexible options for families, including part-time and 30-hour sessions. The admissions process for nursery places is coordinated with other local schools to ensure a smooth transition for children entering early education. Parents can find further information on the school’s website.
Useful links
- School Jotter 3 (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 214
- Boys
- 95
- Girls
- 119
- FSM %
- 7.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 214 | 95 | 119 | 240 | 7.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 204 | 89 | 115 | 240 | 7.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 214 | 97 | 117 | 180 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 214 | 97 | 117 | 180 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 218 | 108 | 110 | 180 | 6.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 224 | 108 | 116 | 180 | 5.60 |
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