Whitehill Junior School
Whitehill Road, Hitchin, SG4 9HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Whitehill Junior School is a primary school in Hitchin for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 6th of 22 primary schools in Hitchin. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 June 2017, report published 7 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 March 2023
Pupils thrive in this happy, vibrant and purposeful school. Pupils follow a curriculum that prepares them well for their future. They are enthusiastic learners and enjoy interesting lessons that are carefully planned by their teachers. Pupils delight in taking part in imaginative activities such as 'Space Night' and the on-site 'Big Dig'. Across the school, pupils have a range of opportunities to develop their interests and talents. Everyone can learn a musical instrument, such as flute or clarinet. Many take part in sports teams, clubs and other activities, such as photography or coding. Pupils take great pride in representing their school in competitions. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes are exemplary. They work hard in lessons. They listen carefully and respect the views of others. Pupils like the different reward systems, such as the achievers' assemblies. Pupils are safe. They look out for one another and treat others with respect and kindness. Bullying rarely happens. Pupils are confident that, if it does, staff will deal with it effectively. Pupils can take on responsibilities that make a real difference. For example, 'Wellbeing Warriors' help leaders look after pupils' mental health, and trained Year 5 mediators resolve friendship issues. These help pupils become active and responsible citizens.
What the school should improve
- Teachers' use of assessment in a small number of foundation subjects is not as well established as in other subjects. This means that teachers' ability to adapt teaching in response to pupils' needs in these subjects is not yet as highly effective as in other areas of the curriculum. Leaders should continue to support teachers so that assessment is used to adapt the curriculum in these subjects further to build effectively on what pupils have learned previously.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
241 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Whitehill Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| William Ransom Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 78% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Mary Exton Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| St Ippolyts Church of England Aided Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Wathen
- Phone
- 01462621313
- Address
- Whitehill Road, Hitchin, SG4 9HT
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117253
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.