Graveley Primary School is a primary school in Hitchin, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.
Graveley Primary School currently has around 98 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ashwell Common, Hitchin, SG4 7LJ |
| Website: | http://www.graveley.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01438351377 |
| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicky Hand |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117395 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 112 |
| Number of Pupils: | 98 |
| Number of Boys: | 52 |
| Number of Girls: | 46 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.30% | 64 |
| Other Asian | 8.20% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 6.10% | 6 |
| Other White | 5.10% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 5.10% | 5 |
| African | 3.10% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 2.00% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graveley Primary School Ashwell Common , Graveley SG4 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School Siccut Road , Little Wymondley SG4 7HN | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Almond Hill Junior School Almonds Lane , SG1 3RP | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School Wisden Road , SG1 5JD | 3out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wellfield Wood Junior School Ripon Road , SG1 4QZ | - not rated | 2,699 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Henry Newman Catholic School Hitchin Road , SG1 4AE | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street , SG1 3BE | 3out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Thomas Alleyne School High Street , SG1 3BE | - not rated | 2,347 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barclay School Walkern Road , SG1 3RB | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.