Mary Exton Primary School

URN: 117329 • Hitchin SG4 0QA

Overview

Name
Mary Exton Primary School
URN
117329
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Angharad Paterson and Mrs Tracy Clements (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01462456997
Website
Visit
Address
St Michael's Road, Hitchin SG4 0QA

Summary

Mary Exton Primary School is a community school located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, catering to mixed-gender pupils aged 4-11. With a current enrolment of 170 students and a capacity of 210, the school prides itself on providing an inclusive and nurturing environment. The leadership team, comprising Co-Headteachers Mrs. Paterson and Mrs. Clements, emphasizes the importance of emotional wellbeing and positive relationships, which are foundational to the school's ethos.

The curriculum at Mary Exton is designed to be creative and stimulating, building progressively from year to year. The school values educational enrichment through visits and guest speakers, aiming to make learning engaging and memorable. Recognized for its commitment to partnership and community, Mary Exton was awarded 'Partnership School of the Year' in 2021 and has received a Kite Mark for its focus on emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Mary Exton Primary School fosters a strong sense of community, where children are encouraged to develop happiness, empathy, ambition, respect, and togetherness—values encapsulated in the school's HEART framework. The school actively collaborates with parents and professionals to ensure each child receives the best possible start to their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
170
Boys
96
Girls
74
FSM %
16.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 170 96 74 210 16.50
2024-09-11 181 102 79 210 17.10
2023-09-11 174 86 88 210 16.10
2022-09-11 174 86 88 210 16.10
2021-09-11 192 91 101 210 13.00
2020-09-11 201 98 103 210 5.50

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