How many pupils does Pirton School have?

Pirton School has 135 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pirton School's Ofsted rating?

Pirton School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

Where is Pirton School?

Pirton School is located at High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS.

Pirton School

High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS

Requires Improvement

Inspected 17 October 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

65%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

135

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Pirton School

Pirton School is a community school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 135 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 135 / 175 (77%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

14%

Free school meals

5.1%

EAL

2.2%

SEN support

19.3%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

65%

Expected standard (RWM)

10%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.4%

Overall absence

11.2%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

15.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.8 vs 2023/24

4.89

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

£49,625

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 17% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,178 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,361

Spend per pupil

£7,972

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

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: High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS
Phone: 01462712370
Headteacher: Jenn Magdeburg
Website: www.pirtonschool.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pirton School?: Pirton School is a community school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Pirton School have?: Pirton School has 135 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Pirton School's Ofsted rating?: Pirton School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).
How does Pirton School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 65% of pupils at Pirton School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Pirton School?: Pirton School is located at High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS.

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