SchoolScoresSt Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RD
01462 459160 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 26 September 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 4 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Hitchin comparisons use the 13 of its 27 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 14 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hitchin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 10th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hitchin. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hitchin. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hitchin. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hitchin. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 82 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hitchin. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 87% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hitchin. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hitchin figures pool parents at the Hitchin schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
31 pupils in this year group.
68% — 4 points above the Hertfordshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 64% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hertfordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 34 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 133 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.5 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hertfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 27 state primary schools in Hitchin. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.5% | 17.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 27 state primary schools in Hitchin. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 27 state primary schools in Hitchin. Higher than 10% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 27 state primary schools in Hitchin. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.6% | 21.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Hitchin. Lower than 88% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Hitchin. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 11.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 20th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Hitchin. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 27 state primary schools in Hitchin. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 27 state primary schools in Hitchin. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 27 state primary schools in Hitchin. Higher than 88% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.5 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 19th highest of 26 state primary schools in Hitchin. Higher than 27% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- William Ransom Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highbury Infant School and Nursery 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022
- Mary Exton Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitehill Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Highover Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Purwell Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Samuel Lucas Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Strathmore Infant and Nursery School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Our Lady Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin's Ofsted rating?
St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 September 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 4 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Outstanding but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin?
94% of the 117 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 34 families put St Andrew's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 117467.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.