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Best 3 Secondary schools in Hitchin – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: Hitchin Boys' School (Secondary) in Hitchin; The Priory School (Secondary) in Hitchin — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Hitchin Boys' School and The Priory School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and foundation school type located around Hitchin, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hitchin Boys' School), published Feb 2016. The lowest is 2 (The Priory School), published Apr 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Hitchin Boys' School (Feb 2016). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 2,600, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–20–25%; all under Hertfordshire local authority.

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Hitchin Boys' School
SG5 1JB
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1JB
Ofsted
1 29 Feb 2016
Pupils
≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Hertfordshire (919)
Website
www.hbs.herts.sch.uk
Telephone
01462432181
The Priory School
SG5 2UR
Phase / Type
Secondary • Foundation school
Location
Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 2UR
Ofsted
2 19 Apr 2013
Pupils
≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Hertfordshire (919)
Website
www.priory.herts.sch.uk
Telephone
01462622300
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What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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