Kingshott School
URN: 117630 • Hitchin SG4 7JX
Overview
- Name
- Kingshott School
- URN
- 117630
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 41.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Weston (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01462432009
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stevenage Road, Hitchin SG4 7JX
Summary
Kingshott School is an independent co-educational institution located on a 23-acre site in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Catering to children aged three to GCSE, the school aims to inspire confidence and ambition in its pupils. With a current enrolment of 414 students and a capacity for 520, Kingshott emphasizes a personalised approach to education, recognising the unique character and learning styles of each child.
The curriculum is designed to provide a wealth of opportunities, encouraging academic excellence while fostering personal development. The school recently expanded its facilities, including a new 3D Design workshop, to enhance the learning experience for students in Years 3 to 9. Kingshott also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, as evidenced by its partnerships with Olympians for swimming lessons and participation in national initiatives like the Royal Society's Young People's Book Prize.
Kingshott School prides itself on a supportive environment where pupil happiness and development are central to its ethos. The school has successfully met all required standards in its latest Independent Schools Inspectorate report, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high educational standards and fostering a nurturing community.
The curriculum is designed to provide a wealth of opportunities, encouraging academic excellence while fostering personal development. The school recently expanded its facilities, including a new 3D Design workshop, to enhance the learning experience for students in Years 3 to 9. Kingshott also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, as evidenced by its partnerships with Olympians for swimming lessons and participation in national initiatives like the Royal Society's Young People's Book Prize.
Kingshott School prides itself on a supportive environment where pupil happiness and development are central to its ethos. The school has successfully met all required standards in its latest Independent Schools Inspectorate report, reflecting its commitment to maintaining high educational standards and fostering a nurturing community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Princess Helena College (48.6)
- The Chrysalis School for Autism (45.2)
- East Hall School (34.3)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 520
- Pupils
- 414
- Boys
- 234
- Girls
- 180
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1951-10-30
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 414 | 234 | 180 | 520 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 400 | 228 | 172 | 520 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 392 | 229 | 163 | 410 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 392 | 229 | 163 | 410 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 381 | 215 | 166 | 410 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 409 | 236 | 173 | 410 | 0.00 |
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