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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
- Primary
- North Hertfordshire SG4 9RD
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading, writing, and mathematics are incorporated across the curriculum leading to high standards.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum provides very rich opportunities for pupils鈥� learning, with a focus on higher standards.
Foundational Skills: Teachers ensure children acquire key skills for later learning; strong focus on reading and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: Ambitious curriculum effectively builds knowledge towards clear endpoints.
Areas Needing Improvement: The teaching of geographical skills needs further improvement.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in addressing gaps in written work; impacts progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils consistently reach standards in reading, writing and mathematics well above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who are at risk of falling behind receive effective, targeted support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is impeccable; pupils are very polite, well-mannered and enthusiastic.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve highly, especially in core subjects such as reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Extra help in phonics effectively supports those needing it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and show positive learning attitudes.
Support for SEND Pupils: High-quality provision for SEN and/or disabilities leads to strong progress from different starting points.
Support for SEND Pupils: Careful planning ensures needs are met; good progress against starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare and always dealt with well by staff. Pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils understand how to stay safe in various situations. Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive culture around pupil welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are highly supportive and appreciate the variety of opportunities provided for their children.
Parental Involvement: Close links with parents ensure they are actively involved in their children鈥檚 learning.
Extracurricular Activities: The school offers a wide range of sporting activities during and after school.
Extracurricular Activities: Variety of activities including sports, music, and trips that enhance learning.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have high expectations and engage widely with educational research to inform their practice.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong teaching results in excellent learning and progress over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff are held accountable and involved in self-evaluation, with rigorous monitoring of teaching quality.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and engage students well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inconsistencies in assessment impact some pupils' progress.
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About Us
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 252 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 80% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
North Hertfordshire
SG4 9RD
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
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| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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D-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 3-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.8 | - | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 107 | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | 110 | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 110 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.3 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 111 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 93% 13 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 28% 8 | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 3 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 3 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 80% 10 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% 3 | 11.72% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 109 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 111 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% | 11.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.5 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.6 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Local authority ratio 18 : 1