# Hitchin Boys' School — Hitchin, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 5 published reviews
- **Founded:** 1620
- **Principal:** Mr. T. Bennett

## Contact

- **Address:** Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB
- **Phone:** +44(0) 1462 432181
- **Website:** http://www.hbs.herts.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/hitchin/hitchin-boys-school-14372

## About

Hitchin Boys' School is a community that teaches respect and hard work, catering to the needs of each student. It provides boys with exceptional educational opportunities, focusing on preparing young men for lives of leadership, purpose, and service.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jan 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jan 2016

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Outstanding school with amazing staff: Hitchin Boys' School has been a game-changer for our family. The staff are dedicated, passionate, and genuinely care about the boys' welfare. The pastoral support is excellent, and we've seen our son thrive in an environment that values his individuality. We're so grateful to have this school as part of our community. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional School Experience: Hitchin Boys' School has exceeded our expectations. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, and the co-curricular programs are second to none. The staff are supportive and encourage the boys to be their best selves. We feel so lucky to have our son attending this school. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Great start, but some room for improvement: We've been really pleased with our son's experience at Hitchin Boys' School so far. The Headteacher's Welcome on the website resonated with us, and we've seen those values reflected in the way the staff interact with the boys. However, we've encountered some issues with communication and would like to see more regular updates from the school. *(Jun 2021)*
- **5/5** — Top Toer: Spent 7 years here. Nothing to fault. The best school sort of state school you can access. *(Apr 2021)*
- **5/5** — A school that truly cares: As a former parent, I can attest to the exceptional care and support provided by Hitchin Boys' School. Our son had an incredible experience, and we were impressed by the school's commitment to academic excellence, co-curricular activities, and pastoral care. We're so proud to have been part of this community. *(Aug 2020)*

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