Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, based in Hitchin, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School currently has around 187 pupils on roll, which is about 91% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.6% boys and 52.4% girls. Around 3.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.9%).
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: | Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XR |
| Website: | http://www.strathmore.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01462459558 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rachel Howes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117114 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/01/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 206 |
| Number of Pupils: | 187 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 98 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.90% | 127 |
| White and Asian | 5.90% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 5.90% | 11 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.30% | 8 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 2.10% | 4 |
| African | 1.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XT | - not rated | 344 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School Old Hale Way , SG5 1XT | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior School Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS | - not rated | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 487 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Herts Education Support Centre Briar Patch Lane , SG6 3LY | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshott School Stevenage Road , St Ippolyts SG4 7JX | - not rated | 3,235 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.