Ickleford Primary School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3TGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Ickleford Primary School is a primary school in Hitchin for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 4th of 22 primary schools in Hitchin. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 May 2013, report published 6 June 2013

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths27%

27%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

213 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals10.3%

10.3%, 16.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.2%

4.2%, 17.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.9%

9.9%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Ickleford Primary School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Our Lady Catholic Primary School	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Oughton Primary and Nursery School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	48% met the expected standard
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Highover Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	68% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Voluntary controlled school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Church of England
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Wright
Phone: 01462459150
Website: ickleford.herts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3TG
Local authority: Hertfordshire
URN: 117401

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.