Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
URN: 117115 • Hitchin SG4 0JP
Overview
- Name
- Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
- URN
- 117115
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 66.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Hayes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462622333
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cambridge Road, Hitchin SG4 0JP
Summary
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School is a community primary school located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, catering to children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrolment of 434 pupils and a capacity of 450, the school operates as a two-form entry institution, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment. The school's ethos emphasizes independence, resilience, and teamwork, fostering a culture where children are encouraged to be inquisitive and respectful.
The curriculum at Highover is broad and balanced, designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. The school offers a rich educational experience, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and coding clubs. This approach aims to extend learning beyond the classroom while promoting a love for lifelong learning.
Highover places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, offering numerous opportunities for families to participate in school life. The school’s commitment to building positive relationships with parents and the wider community is evident in its various initiatives, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Highover is broad and balanced, designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. The school offers a rich educational experience, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and coding clubs. This approach aims to extend learning beyond the classroom while promoting a love for lifelong learning.
Highover places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement, offering numerous opportunities for families to participate in school life. The school’s commitment to building positive relationships with parents and the wider community is evident in its various initiatives, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported throughout their educational journey.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 434
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 224
- FSM %
- 7.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-03-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 434 | 210 | 224 | 450 | 7.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 428 | 213 | 215 | 450 | 7.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 438 | 225 | 213 | 450 | 8.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 438 | 225 | 213 | 450 | 8.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 431 | 219 | 212 | 450 | 9.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 439 | 218 | 221 | 450 | 8.50 |
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