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Hitchin Boys' School

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Hitchin Boys' School

Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JB

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Boys
Pupils
1,357
Ages
11-18
FSM
7.5%
Attainment 8
57.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
57.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
36.4%
Basics 9-5
66.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
82.9%
EBacc APS
5.49
EBacc 9-5
44.3%
EBacc 9-4
59.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.31
A*-A Grades
32.7%
A*-B Grades
57.5%
AAB+ %
34.2%

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 148 students entered

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About Hitchin Boys' School

Hitchin Boys' School is a secondary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.0. The school has around 1,357 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JB | More schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2021 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Sept 2021 — School remains Outstanding
  3. Jan 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hitchin Boys' School

What is Hitchin Boys' School's Ofsted rating?
Hitchin Boys' School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are Hitchin Boys' School's latest exam results?
Hitchin Boys' School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 57.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Hitchin Boys' School located?
Hitchin Boys' School is a secondary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG5 1JB).
How many pupils attend Hitchin Boys' School?
Hitchin Boys' School has around 1,357 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hitchin Boys' School with other schools?
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