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Hitchin Boys' School
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- North Hertfordshire SG5 1JB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make excellent progress across a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary; they help others feel safe and are confident.
Qualifications and Training: High-quality teachers recruited via strong involvement in teacher training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers receive regular feedback and participate in professional development activities.
Strengths and Challenges: Passionate subject knowledge and collaborative teaching strategies.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents strongly support the school and are involved in its governance.
Communication: Governors regularly monitor and seek parental feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Parental support is very strong.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work cohesively to address concerns and promote development.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Continuous improvement through effective leadership and detailed feedback systems.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Great confidence in academy’s systems to prevent bullying and discrimination.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils’ welfare is a shared responsibility between staff and pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extremely high levels of participation in diverse extracurricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supportive environment for balancing academic and extracurricular commitments.
Outdoor Facilities: Multiple outdoor activities including sports and residential experiences.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality, impartial careers advice and mentoring from the business community.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Swift induction and systematic support ensure excellent transition to sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Highly effective support based on early and detailed analysis of individual needs.
Subjects Offered: Wide range of subjects and enrichment courses for comprehensive education.
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Hitchin Boys' School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1319 students from age 11-18 yr.
At this school, 71% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.20% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Hitchin Boys’ School operates as an Academy Trust, providing a comprehensive and traditional single-sex school education which is both highly academic and rooted strongly in its community. Students consistently achieve at the very highest level and each year the percentage of students gaining five or more A*- C grade passes at GCSE including English and Maths is significantly above the national average. Most students go on to higher education including some of the most prestigious universities in the country. Our belief is that all students can achieve excellence with the right support and challenge. The School prides itself on helping young people to achieve whatever their ability, and we celebrate the successes of students in a great variety of activities - sport, music, drama, community and charity work, as well as in the classroom.
Hitchin Boys' School was inspected by OFSTED in January 2016 and was graded as an outstanding school, retaining this accreditation in the subsequent 2021 inspection. The most recent report notes that “The headteacher and his team have maintained an outstanding school. Their vision for the school is shared widely among all staff. There is a passion to develop pupils both academically and as well-rounded British citizens.” Inspectors also said “Pupils enjoy their time at school. They care about each other and get on well with staff and with their peers. Pupils are polite and respectful. They bring to life the Hitchin Boys’ School values of respect, teamwork and kindness.
We are committed to our system of pastoral care which ensures that every student is taken care of as an individual.We believe that parents, governors and our wider community have a vital role to play in helping ensure that the students grow and develop in a suitably supportive and challenging environment.Our aim is to ensure that students leave the school equipped with the best possible academic outcomes and are resilient, resourceful and reflective individuals capable of realising their potential through lifelong learning and becoming an active member of society.
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Hitchin Boys' School was inspected by OFSTED in January 2016 and was graded as an outstanding school, retaining this accreditation in the subsequent 2021 inspection. The most recent report notes that “The headteacher and his team have maintained an outstanding school. Their vision for the school is shared widely among all staff. There is a passion to develop pupils both academically and as well-rounded British citizens.” Inspectors also said “Pupils enjoy their time at school. They care about each other and get on well with staff and with their peers. Pupils are polite and respectful. They bring to life the Hitchin Boys’ School values of respect, teamwork and kindness.
We are committed to our system of pastoral care which ensures that every student is taken care of as an individual.We believe that parents, governors and our wider community have a vital role to play in helping ensure that the students grow and develop in a suitably supportive and challenging environment.Our aim is to ensure that students leave the school equipped with the best possible academic outcomes and are resilient, resourceful and reflective individuals capable of realising their potential through lifelong learning and becoming an active member of society.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 71% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 21.60% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.48 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 79% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.31 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.43 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 169 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 21 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 7 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% 21 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 68% 16 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.79 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 19% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.03 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 5 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% 1 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% 18 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% 9 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.18 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 156 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 88% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 51% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 153 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 76% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.71 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.75 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.60% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 127 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.47 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.67 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 114 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.06 3 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.94 5 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.7% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 99 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.12 4 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.36 2 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.2% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 21 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.07 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.09 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.3% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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| Holidays | Date |
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| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 21st Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 19th Feb 2024 - 23rd Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
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| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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