Hitchin academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 schools in Hitchin, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 189Hitchin Girls' SchoolHitchin · Academy Secondary57.8 Attainment 8 · 1,357 students
- 287Hitchin Boys' SchoolHitchin · Academy Secondary57.1 Attainment 8 · 1,364 students
- 362Wilshere-Dacre Junior AcademyHitchin · Academy Primary70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 234 students
- 458St Mary's CofE Academy StotfoldHitchin · Academy Primary– · 297 students
- 544Our Lady Catholic Primary SchoolHitchin · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 173 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hitchin Girls' School Hitchin · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 89.2 Top 10% | 57.8 Attainment 8 | 1,357 |
| 2 | Hitchin Boys' School Hitchin · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 87.2 Top 10% | 57.1 Attainment 8 | 1,364 |
| 3 | Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Hitchin · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 61.6 Top 50% | 70% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 4 | St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold Hitchin · Primary · Ages 5–9 | Academy | 58.3 Top 50% | – | 297 |
| 5 | Our Lady Catholic Primary School Hitchin · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 43.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 173 |
Hitchin Girls' School in Hitchin leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Hitchin with a Success Index (England) of 89.2. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider East of England academies & free schools league table, every school on the Hitchin page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Hitchin?
Hitchin Girls' School in Hitchin, East of England ranks first among academies & free schools in Hitchin with a Success Index (England) of 89.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,357).
How are academies & free schools in Hitchin ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.