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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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