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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governing Body (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Support for Parents of Children with SEND (sen)
- Parent Representatives (sen)
- Home (other)
- Key Inclusion Information (other)
- Inclusion Team (other)
- Admissions/School Tour (other)
- Policies, Forms and Instructions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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