Hitchin Boys' School is a secondary school in Hitchin, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a boys school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Hitchin Boys' School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JB |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Martin Brown |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 117502 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1015 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior School Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS | - not rated | 376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Gaping Lane , SG5 2JQ | 4out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery Standhill Road , SG4 9AG | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin Benslow Lane , SG4 9RD | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | - not rated | 785 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chrysalis School for Autism Units 8 & 9 , The Glover Centre SG5 1RT | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshott School Stevenage Road , St Ippolyts SG4 7JX | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.