William Ransom Primary School
URN: 117314 • Hitchin SG4 9QB
Overview
- Name
- William Ransom Primary School
- URN
- 117314
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tony Plunkett (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462624777
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stuart Drive, Hitchin SG4 9QB
Summary
William Ransom Primary School is a community school located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, serving a mixed-gender population of 422 pupils. With a capacity of 420, the school maintains a welcoming environment that fosters learning and growth. The school is committed to providing a balanced curriculum that supports the academic and personal development of each child.
The ethos of William Ransom Primary School centres on inclusivity and community engagement, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported. The school offers various programs and resources to assist children from diverse backgrounds, with a current percentage of 2.60% of pupils eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school’s dedication to providing equal opportunities for all students.
Parents can find more information about the school’s curriculum, values, and community initiatives on the official website. William Ransom Primary School aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future educational challenges.
The ethos of William Ransom Primary School centres on inclusivity and community engagement, ensuring that all students feel valued and supported. The school offers various programs and resources to assist children from diverse backgrounds, with a current percentage of 2.60% of pupils eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school’s dedication to providing equal opportunities for all students.
Parents can find more information about the school’s curriculum, values, and community initiatives on the official website. William Ransom Primary School aims to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, preparing them for future educational challenges.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 422
- Boys
- 212
- Girls
- 210
- FSM %
- 2.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2014-12-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 422 | 212 | 210 | 420 | 2.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 422 | 213 | 209 | 420 | 3.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 402 | 203 | 199 | 420 | 1.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 402 | 203 | 199 | 398 | 1.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 382 | 191 | 191 | 380 | 1.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 359 | 177 | 182 | 360 | 0.60 |
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