Pirton School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Hitchin, East of England SG5 3PS · Hertfordshire
#723 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England
#6010 of 15,697 nationally
About Pirton School
Pirton School is a local authority primary located in Hitchin, in the Hertfordshire local authority of East of England, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 136 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 59.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 723rd of 1,872 ranked primary schools in East of England. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (69th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (51th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 136; capacity filled 77.7%.
There are 31 schools in Hitchin; Pirton School ranks 18th of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)65%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)10%
- 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%)14%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Pirton School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 136
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 77.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 65%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 10%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Pirton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Stondon Lower School
Henlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
136 students · 3.3 km away
Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
195 students · 3.5 km away
Shillington Lower School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
94 students · 3.5 km away
The Priory School
Hitchin · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students · 3.7 km away
Ickleford Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 3.8 km away
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
198 students · 3.9 km away
Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Hitchin · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
173 students · 4.0 km away
Samuel Lucas Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
416 students · 4.1 km away
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Hitchin · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
234 students · 4.2 km away
Hitchin Boys' School
Hitchin · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,364 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in East of England with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Haynes Lower School
Bedford · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
136 students
Stondon Lower School
Henlow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
136 students
Haslingfield Endowed Primary School
Cambridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
135 students
The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby
Peterborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
137 students
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green
Hatfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
137 students
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School
Clophill · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
134 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Pirton School a good school?
Pirton School has a Success Index (England) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #723 of 1,872 in East of England. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Pirton School rank in East of England?
Pirton School ranks #723 of 1,872 primary schools in East of England and #6010 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Pirton School?
Pirton School had 136 students in 2025.
Is Pirton School a primary school or a secondary school?
Pirton School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Pirton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Pirton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.