Best secondary schools in Hitchin (2026)
Hitchin has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Hitchin Girls' School, in the top 11% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 54.5, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Hitchin has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 11% in England |
Hitchin Girls' School Hitchin · Girls |
58.1 | 57.8 | 69% | Not judged | |
2 Top 12% in England |
Hitchin Boys' School Hitchin · Boys |
56.8 | 57.1 | 67% | Report card | |
3 Top 43% in England |
The Priory School Hitchin |
47.7 | 48.5 | 49% | No rating |
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What is the best secondary school in Hitchin?
On exam results over the last three years, Hitchin Girls' School is the top-ranked secondary school in Hitchin, in the top 11% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.