Pirton School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Pirton Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 3PS |
| Phone | 01462712370 |
| Reference Number | 117128 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 150 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54%
Girls: 46% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 31.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| 2 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 3 | 15 | 11 | 26 |
| 4 | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| 5 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| 6 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.3% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Indian | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-11-29 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-17 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-02-01 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-10-22 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-01-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-06-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-14 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Stondon Lower School
Hillside Road, Lower Stondon, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6LQ |
2.07 miles |
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Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ |
2.15 miles |
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Shillington Lower School
Greenfields, Shillington, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3NX |
2.16 miles |
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Ickleford Primary School
Arlesey Road, Ickleford, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3TG |
2.35 miles |
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Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XR |
2.44 miles |
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Our Lady Catholic Primary School
Old Hale Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1XT |
2.46 miles |
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Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
Gaping Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2JQ |
2.53 miles |
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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Fishponds Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1NS |
2.6 miles |
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York Road Nursery School
York Road, Hitchin, SG5 1XA |
2.67 miles |
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Meppershall Church of England Academy
107 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5LZ |
2.81 miles |
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Offley Endowed Primary School and Nursery
School Lane, Offley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3AT |
2.86 miles |
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Derwent Primary School
Hitchin Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA |
3.07 miles |
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Highbury Infant School and Nursery
Standhill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9AG |
3.21 miles |
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Gravenhurst Academy
High Street, Gravenhurst, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HY |
3.28 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RD |
3.3 miles |
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Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School
Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JP |
3.5 miles |
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Whitehill Junior School
Whitehill Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9HT |
3.6 miles |
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William Ransom Primary School
Stuart Drive, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9QB |
3.62 miles |
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Ramsey Manor Lower School
Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4NS |
3.66 miles |
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Orchard School & Nursery
Higham Gobion Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 4RB |
3.67 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
2.27 miles |
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Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
2.79 miles |
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Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
3.24 miles |
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Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
3.68 miles |
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The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
3.92 miles |
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Esland Bedford School
Unit 54, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HS |
4 miles |
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Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX |
4.01 miles |
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St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
4.31 miles |
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Samuel Whitbread Academy
Shefford Road, Clifton, Shefford, Bedfordshire, SG17 5QS |
4.47 miles |
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St Christopher School
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
4.57 miles |
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Henlow Church of England Academy
Church Road, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6AN |
4.69 miles |
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Etonbury Academy
Stotfold Road, Arlesey, Bedfordshire, SG15 6XS |
4.93 miles |