Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 1XT
10 simple reasons to choose Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Hitchin
State primary school (academy converter) in Hitchin.
For pupils aged 5 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Roman Catholic 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 Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Hitchin
Schoolsmith Score®; 67.
One of the best state primary schools in Hitchin and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28 pupils per class and 24 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 36% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based, organised by topic, and emphasises Catholic social morality. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Diocese Of Westminster Academy Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 11 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, Spanish. 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. School Games Award Gold accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Every term every pupil will participate in a whole of year group or whole of school event such as sports day, a play, or a musical or choral event.
Find another school near Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Hitchin
Independent Prep Schools
Kingshott School (2.2 miles); St Francis College, Prep & Pre-Prep (3.1 miles); St Chris Junior School (3.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Ickleford Primary School (0.6 miles); Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School (1.3 miles); Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Francis College (3.1 miles); St Christopher School, Letchworth (3.4 miles); Sherrardswood School (10.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Priory School (1 mile); Hitchin Boys' School (1.1 miles); Hitchin Girls' School (1.2 miles).