St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
120%
Capacity
253
Pupils
4.7x
Demand
About St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 253 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (120% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Laura Murphy, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4146th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 38 in North Hertfordshire.
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 30 places, making it 4.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Gymnastics, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Drama.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Hertfordshire, St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Benslow Lane, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD |
| Headteacher | Laura Murphy |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 253 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.0% |
| School Capacity | 253 / 210 (120% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (4 Jul 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4146th of 13,686
Nationally
434th of 1,612
In East of England
13th of 38
In North Hertfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
80%
'23/24
70%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
140
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
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Contact Information
Benslow Lane, Hitchin
North Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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