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Hitchin Girls' School
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- North Hertfordshire SG4 9RS
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make exceptionally good progress in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behavior is exemplary in lessons and around the school.
Academic Progress: Exceptional achievements in national assessments
Behaviour and Attitudes: Exemplary behaviour; kindness among pupils
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is consistently good and often outstanding.
Qualifications and Training: Subject expertise used effectively
Current Educational Practices: Timely feedback and prompt misconception addressing
Strengths and Challenges: Staff balance tradition with innovation
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents鈥� views are surveyed regularly through well-attended evenings.
Communication: Senior managers survey parents鈥� views about behavior and safety regularly.
Opportunities for Involvement: Use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions
Communication: Parents can express views online
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with poor behavior quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Managers observe lessons frequently and use their findings constructively.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustworthy handling of bullying issues
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum enhances understanding across subjects
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and staff tackle this robustly where it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School is a safe place with robust risk assessment and control measures.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Rare bullying; swift issue resolution
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High-quality pastoral support
Extracurricular Offerings: Many educational school trips students enjoy and learn from.
Extracurricular Offerings: Diverse activities like cheerleading and brass band
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities enhance interests beyond academics
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form students develop highly useful leadership skills.
Career Counselling Services: Well-considered careers advice
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students well-prepared for work and higher learning
Subjects Offered: Results in mathematics, English, humanities, and science subjects are outstanding.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum including Latin and classical civilisation
Managing and Supporting SEND: Rapid identification and inclusion
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Hitchin Girls' School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1355 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 66% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every student at Hitchin Girls' School will get a well-rounded education, and the school is dedicated to fostering their unique skills. We aim to give an engaging, problem-solving, and technologically advanced approach to learning while preserving traditional values in work and behaviour. As a result, it will be easier for students and other community members to fully develop their intellectual, practical, and interpersonal abilities as well as the character traits necessary to contribute positively to contemporary society. We think that a strict yet accommodating, caring environment with regular communication and strong collaboration between parents and the school is the ideal environment for achieving this.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 66% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.40% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.53 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.12 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 78% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 31% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.73 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 79% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 2 | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 91% 8 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 1 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 2 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.36 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 73% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% 6 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 5 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 11 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 2 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.16 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 158 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.85 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.98 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.40% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 135 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.95 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.64 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.7% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 127 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.67 2 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.76 1 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.0% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 112 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.34 1 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.93 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.3% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.61 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.73 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.4% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 12 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hitchin Girls' School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1