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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Ages 3–11434 pupils
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hitchin, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 434 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Hitchin can view Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Hitchin (SG4 0JP), Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
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Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)67%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)13%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score107
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score107
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake5.5%
Free school meals5.5%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language13.9%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing95.7%
Attendance95.7%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher22.5
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence6.6%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hitchin
All schools in Hitchin →Purwell Primary School0.5 miWilliam Ransom Primary School0.8 miMary Exton Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miSt Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, HitchinOutstanding · 0.7 miNorth Herts Education Support Centre0.8 miThe Highfield SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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