St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School

URN: 117440 • Hitchin SG4 7PB

Overview

Name
St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School
URN
117440
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Peddie (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01462432080
Website
Visit
Address
Ashbrook Lane, Hitchin SG4 7PB

Summary

St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School, located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is a mixed voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 169 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 140. The school is rooted in Anglican values, promoting a strong ethos of respect, kindness, and community. It aims to foster personal relationships and celebrate diversity, ensuring that each child is supported academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.

The curriculum at St Ippolyts focuses on developing high levels of literacy, numeracy, and scientific understanding, alongside skills in Information Communication Technology. The school encourages independent learning and curiosity, helping children to investigate the world around them. Each half term, a different Christian value is highlighted, forming the basis of the school's Collective Worship programme and reinforcing the importance of moral values in daily life.

St Ippolyts is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. The school actively engages with parents and the local community, aiming to develop compassionate and resilient individuals who are prepared to contribute positively to society.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
140
Pupils
169
Boys
81
Girls
88
FSM %
11.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 169 81 88 140 11.80
2024-09-11 175 88 87 140 12.60
2023-09-11 176 91 85 140 12.50
2022-09-11 176 91 85 140 12.50
2021-09-11 168 89 79 140 9.50
2020-09-11 171 92 79 140 9.40

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