How do I apply for a place at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin?

Applications for Reception places at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Q: Is St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 43rd of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

Q: What are St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RD

Local ranking43rd of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 94.0%
Writing (Expected): 74.0%
Maths (Expected): 90.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 31

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 253
Boys: 104 (44%)
Girls: 130 (56%)
Capacity: 210 (111% full)
SEND: 9.5%
FSM Eligible: 8.5%
EAL: 12.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 7.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,295/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.7% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 4.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 66.4%
Mixed Other: 9.7%
White Other: 7.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.5%
Asian Indian: 2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.7%
White Irish: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.3%

66.4%

White British

9.7%

Mixed Other

7.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01462459160

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Benslow Lane

Hitchin, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 117467
UKPRN: 10070363
Establishment No.: 3385

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