Hitchin Boys' School

URN: 139154 • Hitchin SG5 1JB

Overview

Name
Hitchin Boys' School
URN
139154
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
HITCHIN BOYS' SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
72.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Timothy Bennett (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01462432181
Website
Visit
Address
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin SG5 1JB

Summary

Hitchin Boys' School is a secondary academy located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,357 pupils and a capacity of 1,400. The school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education for boys, emphasising academic excellence alongside personal development. The motto "per ardua ad alta," meaning "Striving for Excellence," reflects the school's commitment to helping all students achieve their potential.

The curriculum at Hitchin Boys' School includes a broad range of subjects, ensuring that students engage with core areas such as English, Maths, and Science, as well as creative subjects like Art and Music. The school also offers vocational options to cater to diverse learning needs. A strong personal development programme is in place, fostering respectful and active citizenship among pupils.

With a focus on community values, the school promotes respect, teamwork, and kindness. Recent Ofsted inspections have recognised the school's outstanding performance, highlighting the supportive environment created by dedicated staff who maintain high expectations for all students. This nurturing atmosphere contributes to pupils feeling safe and enthusiastic about their learning journey.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
HITCHIN BOYS' SCHOOL
Capacity
1400
Pupils
1357
Boys
1357
Girls
0
FSM %
7.50
Open date
2013-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2021-09-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1357 1357 0 1400 7.50
2024-09-11 1317 1317 0 1400 7.20
2023-09-11 1286 1285 1 1400 7.10
2022-09-11 1286 1285 1 1400 7.10
2021-09-11 1224 1224 0 1032 6.20
2020-09-11 1164 1164 0 1032 5.00

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