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Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Goodgraded 02/11/2022Ages 3–7214 pupils
Highbury Infant School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 7 in Hitchin, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 214 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 02/11/2022, Highbury Infant School and Nursery was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Hitchin can view Highbury Infant School and Nursery's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 02/11/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Pupil intake8.7%
Free school meals8.7%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language12.8%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.9%
Attendance95.9%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher20.1
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence9.4%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hitchin
All schools in Hitchin →Hitchin Girls' School0.2 miWhitehill Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miHitchin Boys' SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 miSt Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, HitchinOutstanding · 0.5 miYork Road Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.7 miWilshere-Dacre Junior AcademyGood · 0.7 mi
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