Strathmore Infant and Nursery School

Primary
Local authority maintained
Ages 3 to 7

Ofsted: Good

Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Strathmore Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Hitchin for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 January 2014, report published 25 February 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

198 pupils on roll, with places for 206

Eligible for free school meals3.5%

3.5%, 23 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.1%

8.1%, 13.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.6%

9.6%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.5%

4.5%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Strathmore Infant and Nursery School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Our Lady Catholic Primary School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	70% met the expected standard
Oughton Primary and Nursery School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	48% met the expected standard
Ickleford Primary School	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	67% met the expected standard
Samuel Lucas Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	75% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Community school
Sector: Local authority maintained
Age range: 3 to 7
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Howes
Phone: 01462459558
Website: strathmore.herts.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Old Hale Way, Hitchin, SG5 1XR
Local authority: Hertfordshire
URN: 117114

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.