Mary Exton Primary School
81%
Capacity
170
Pupils
5.9x
Demand
About Mary Exton Primary School
Mary Exton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 170 pupils on roll and is well-filled (81% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Mary Exton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Angharad Paterson and Mrs Tracy Clements, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13130th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 38 in North Hertfordshire.
Mary Exton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 10 places, making it 5.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mary Exton Primary School include Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Netball, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Book Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Hertfordshire, Mary Exton Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St Michael's Road, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA |
| Headteacher | Angharad Paterson and Mrs Tracy Clements |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 170 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.5% |
| School Capacity | 170 / 210 (81% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13130th of 13,686
Nationally
1513th of 1,612
In East of England
37th of 38
In North Hertfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
33%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
59
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (14% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Michael's Road, Hitchin
North Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA
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