Whitehill Junior School
URN: 117253 • Hitchin SG4 9HT
Overview
- Name
- Whitehill Junior School
- URN
- 117253
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steve Mills (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462621313
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Whitehill Road, Hitchin SG4 9HT
Summary
Whitehill Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 241 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 240. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring that every child can reach their full potential. The leadership team, including the Headteacher and Governing Body, is dedicated to setting a clear vision and strategic direction for the school, focusing on continuous improvement in educational standards.
The Governing Body plays a crucial role in overseeing the school's management and operations, meeting regularly to discuss various aspects of school life, including finance, curriculum, and community engagement. Governors are encouraged to visit the school to gain insights into its functioning and to ensure that policies are effectively implemented. They work collaboratively with the school leadership to foster a safe and well-maintained learning environment.
Whitehill Junior School also prioritises communication with parents and the wider community, providing updates through the Headteacher's blog and maintaining an informative website. This commitment to transparency and community involvement helps to create a strong partnership between the school and families, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
The Governing Body plays a crucial role in overseeing the school's management and operations, meeting regularly to discuss various aspects of school life, including finance, curriculum, and community engagement. Governors are encouraged to visit the school to gain insights into its functioning and to ensure that policies are effectively implemented. They work collaboratively with the school leadership to foster a safe and well-maintained learning environment.
Whitehill Junior School also prioritises communication with parents and the wider community, providing updates through the Headteacher's blog and maintaining an informative website. This commitment to transparency and community involvement helps to create a strong partnership between the school and families, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Our Governors and Their Roles (governance)
- SEN/D Information Report (School Offer) (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- View Calendar (calendar)
- Skip to content (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 241
- Boys
- 111
- Girls
- 130
- FSM %
- 10.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 241 | 111 | 130 | 240 | 10.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 240 | 106 | 134 | 240 | 10.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 241 | 116 | 125 | 240 | 9.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 241 | 116 | 125 | 240 | 9.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 240 | 118 | 122 | 240 | 9.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 238 | 125 | 113 | 240 | 7.10 |
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