Stonehill School
85%
Capacity
203
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Stonehill School
Stonehill School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 203 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 240 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Stonehill School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elaine Close, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8264th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 27th out of 38 in North Hertfordshire.
Stonehill School is a popular choice with families — it received 78 applications for 30 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stonehill School include Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Dance, Tennis, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Hertfordshire, Stonehill 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Western Close, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ |
| Headteacher | Elaine Close |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 203 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.7% |
| School Capacity | 203 / 240 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8264th of 13,686
Nationally
896th of 1,612
In East of England
27th of 38
In North Hertfordshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
59%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
78
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 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.
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Contact Information
Western Close, Letchworth Garden City
North Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ
Western Close, Letchworth Garden City
North Hertfordshire, SG6 4SZ
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