Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 3TG
10 simple reasons to choose Ickleford Primary School
State primary school (voluntary controlled) in Ickleford, Hitchin.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Ickleford Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Hitchin and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. In 2019 places in Reception were oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30 pupils per class and 24 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 11% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based and emphasises Christian social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Two choirs. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
Find another school near Ickleford Primary School
Independent Prep Schools
St Francis College, Prep & Pre-Prep (1.9 miles); St Chris Junior School (2.2 miles); Kingshott School (2.5 miles).
State Primary Schools
Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Hitchin (0.6 miles); Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School (1.4 miles); Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Francis College (3.4 miles); St Christopher School, Letchworth (3.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Priory School (1 mile); Hitchin Girls' School (2 miles); Hitchin Boys' School (2.1 miles).