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Hitchin Girls' School

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Hitchin Girls' School

Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RS

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

57.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
57.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.0%
Basics 9-5
68.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

57.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2358.846.4
2023/2457.846.4
2024/2557.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.530.00
2023/24+0.620.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
34.1%
EBacc APS
5.04
EBacc 9-5
23.6%
EBacc 9-4
26.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.68
A*-A Grades
33.0%
A*-B Grades
62.7%
AAB+ %
14.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 159 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Hitchin Boys' School
0.72 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Kingshott School
1.32 km away · Other independent school
The Priory School
1.87 km away · Foundation school
Good
North Herts Education Support Centre
2.93 km away · Pupil referral unit
Outstanding
The Highfield School
3 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Hitchin Girls' School

Hitchin Girls' School is a secondary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 323 responses), 94% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.6. The school has around 1,356 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RS | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Hitchin Girls' School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Jun 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Hitchin Girls' School

What is Hitchin Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Hitchin Girls' School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Hitchin Girls' School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 323 responses): 94% of parents would recommend Hitchin Girls' School.
What are Hitchin Girls' School's latest exam results?
Hitchin Girls' School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Hitchin Girls' School located?
Hitchin Girls' School is a secondary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG4 9RS).
How many pupils attend Hitchin Girls' School?
Hitchin Girls' School has around 1,356 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hitchin Girls' School with other schools?
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