Hitchin Boys' School Catchment Area
Hitchin Boys' School is a academy converter secondary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1357 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,357
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2016
Hitchin Boys' School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Hitchin Boys' School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Hitchin Boys' School — School Information
- Full address
- Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JB
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 7.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139154
Other Secondary Schools in Hitchin
If Hitchin Boys' School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hitchin are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hitchin Boys' School
Is Hitchin Boys' School oversubscribed? ▾
Hitchin Boys' School is operating close to its capacity of 1400 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Hitchin Boys' School? ▾
Admission to Hitchin Boys' School is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Hitchin Boys' School cover? ▾
Hitchin Boys' School is a secondary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hitchin Boys' School? ▾
Hitchin Boys' School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.