Hitchin Girls' School Catchment Area
Hitchin Girls' School is a academy converter secondary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1356 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
1,356
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Hitchin Girls' School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Hitchin Girls' 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 Girls' School — School Information
- Full address
- Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RS
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 8.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137288
Other Secondary Schools in Hitchin
If Hitchin Girls' School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hitchin are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hitchin Girls' School
Is Hitchin Girls' School oversubscribed? ▾
Hitchin Girls' 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 Girls' School? ▾
Admission to Hitchin Girls' 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 Girls' School cover? ▾
Hitchin Girls' 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.