Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG5 2JQ
10 simple reasons to choose Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
State primary school (community school) in Hitchin.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Hitchin and one of the 6 best independent or state primaries within 2 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30 pupils per class and 25.7 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 14% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum is subject based. Enquiry skills are developed within the subjects and with some cross-curricular projects.
Lessons incorporate a programme of trips and school visitors.
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. Competitive 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. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.
Find another school near Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Independent Prep Schools
Kingshott School (1.8 miles); St Francis College, Prep & Pre-Prep (3.3 miles); St Chris Junior School (3.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Whitehill Junior School (1 mile); Our Lady Catholic Primary School, Hitchin (1.3 miles); Ickleford Primary School (1.6 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
St Francis College (3.3 miles); St Christopher School, Letchworth (3.6 miles); Sherrardswood School (10.2 miles).
State Senior Schools
Hitchin Boys' School (0.5 miles); The Priory School (1 mile); Hitchin Girls' School (1.1 miles).