Pirton School
URN: 117128 • Hitchin SG5 3PS
Overview
- Name
- Pirton School
- URN
- 117128
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jenn Magdeburg (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462712370
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Street, Hitchin SG5 3PS
Summary
Pirton School is a community primary school located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 135 pupils and a capacity of 150. Established in 1877, the school has a rich history and aims to provide a supportive learning environment where every child is recognised as an individual. The school promotes a culture of respect and achievement, guided by its core values known as the Pirton 6Rs, which are integrated into daily activities and assemblies.
The curriculum at Pirton School is designed to foster both academic and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on celebrating each child's strengths and talents. The school offers a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, including educational trips that enhance learning experiences. Feedback from parents and pupils highlights the school's commitment to nurturing a positive and engaging atmosphere.
Pirton School serves the local community and welcomes children from surrounding areas in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that all students reach their full potential, making it a valued institution within the village of Pirton.
The curriculum at Pirton School is designed to foster both academic and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on celebrating each child's strengths and talents. The school offers a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities, including educational trips that enhance learning experiences. Feedback from parents and pupils highlights the school's commitment to nurturing a positive and engaging atmosphere.
Pirton School serves the local community and welcomes children from surrounding areas in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. The dedicated staff work collaboratively to ensure that all students reach their full potential, making it a valued institution within the village of Pirton.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Letters Sent Home (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Parent Survey February 2025 (download)
- Home (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Our School (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Headteacher’s Welcome (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 150
- Pupils
- 135
- Boys
- 70
- Girls
- 65
- FSM %
- 17.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 135 | 70 | 65 | 150 | 17.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 150 | 81 | 69 | 150 | 17.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 146 | 76 | 70 | 147 | 11.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 146 | 76 | 70 | 147 | 11.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 132 | 66 | 66 | 147 | 4.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 127 | 67 | 60 | 147 | 3.90 |
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