Ickleford Primary School
URN: 117401 • Hitchin SG5 3TG
Overview
- Name
- Ickleford Primary School
- URN
- 117401
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Wright (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462459150
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Arlesey Road, Hitchin SG5 3TG
Summary
Ickleford Primary School is a Voluntary Controlled Church of England school located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, catering to children from Reception to Year 6. With a current enrolment of 208 pupils and a capacity of 210, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment where each child is known individually. The curriculum is designed to be broad and challenging, supported by a dedicated team of experienced staff who maintain high expectations for student achievement.
The school places significant emphasis on the well-being and mental health of its pupils, fostering resilience and independence through strong partnerships with parents and the local community. Core Christian values such as love, compassion, and honesty are integral to the school's ethos and are reinforced through daily collective worship and classroom activities.
Ickleford Primary also maintains close ties with St Katharine’s Church, engaging in community events throughout the year. The school aims to create a supportive team atmosphere that includes children, parents, staff, governors, and the local community, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
The school places significant emphasis on the well-being and mental health of its pupils, fostering resilience and independence through strong partnerships with parents and the local community. Core Christian values such as love, compassion, and honesty are integral to the school's ethos and are reinforced through daily collective worship and classroom activities.
Ickleford Primary also maintains close ties with St Katharine’s Church, engaging in community events throughout the year. The school aims to create a supportive team atmosphere that includes children, parents, staff, governors, and the local community, ensuring a collaborative approach to education.
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- Diary Dates (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Arrangements (other)
- Homework Policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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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
- 210
- Pupils
- 208
- Boys
- 113
- Girls
- 95
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 208 | 113 | 95 | 210 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 210 | 110 | 100 | 210 | 16.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 114 | 95 | 210 | 13.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 114 | 95 | 210 | 13.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 208 | 111 | 97 | 210 | 11.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 208 | 102 | 106 | 210 | 11.10 |
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