Mary Exton Primary School

About Mary Exton Primary School

Mary Exton Primary School is a community school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 170 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hertfordshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 5–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

170 / 210 (81%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 September 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

St Michael's Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA

Phone

01462456997

Headteacher

Angharad Paterson and Mrs Tracy Clements

Website

http://www.maryexton.herts.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mary Exton Primary School?

Mary Exton Primary School is a community school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 5–11.

How many pupils does Mary Exton Primary School have?

Mary Exton Primary School has 170 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Mary Exton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Mary Exton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022).

How does Mary Exton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

40% of pupils at Mary Exton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Mary Exton Primary School?

Mary Exton Primary School is located at St Michael's Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0QA.