Whitehill Junior School

A good community school school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Whitehill Junior School.

Hitchin, SG49HT Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 67.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 June 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Whitehill Road
Hitchin, SG49HT
Phone
1462621313
Website
whitehill.herts.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
117253
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Whitehill Road, Hitchin, SG4 9HT
Website
http://www.whitehill.herts.sch.uk/
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
240 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
240
Free School Meals
10.8% (26 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.6%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
6.2 (11.3 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.4 (3.2 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 107.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Whitehill Junior School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 107.0 110.0
2024 105.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
240 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-3.0 per year)

Down -3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Curious Imaginative Considerate Responsible Friendly

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Choir School orchestra Netball club Football club

Sports

Football Netball

Facilities

8 classrooms

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Admissions Criteria

Our admission rules for 2025/2026 are on the Hertfordshire County Council website.

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