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William Ransom Primary School

Ages 4–11422 pupilsDoes not apply
Hitchin, SG4 9QB
Hertfordshire

William Ransom Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Hitchin, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 422 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Hitchin can view William Ransom Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Hitchin (SG4 9QB), William Ransom Primary 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 — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance96.6%England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher21.9England avg 20.9
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals1.7%England avg 24.0%
English not first language12.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in HitchinSee the full area report for SG4 9QB