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Hitchin Boys' School

Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JB
Part of: HITCHIN BOYS' SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Hitchin Boys' School
Hitchin, SG5 1JB
1,357 Pupils
1,400 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
7.50% FSM %
1,357 Boys
— Girls
About Hitchin Boys' School

Hitchin Boys' School is a boys-only Academies located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,357 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,400. Current headteacher: Timothy Bennett.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Hitchin
Ward Hitchin Priory
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor HITCHIN BOYS' SCHOOL
Opened 01-01-2013
UKPRN 10039989
URN 139154
Data Last Updated 30-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Timothy Bennett Accounting Officer 01/01/2024 — N/A
Ms Marcelle Stewart Chair of Trustees 01/10/2024 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Gilbert Chief Financial Officer 01/03/2026 — N/A
Mrs Deborah Ivory-Webb Chief Financial Officer 01/01/2014 28/02/2026 N/A
Mr Paul Chapman Member 24/06/2024 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Bryan Gillingham Member 05/12/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Kirsty Harvey Member 15/07/2025 — Appointed by academy members
Mrs Stephanie Kiernan Member 20/11/2020 03/12/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mr Michael Page Member 20/11/2020 — Appointed by academy members
Mrs Joanne Shale Member 27/09/2018 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Philip Addison Trustee 09/02/2017 07/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Broughton Trustee 04/03/2020 02/03/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
0.34 km • Hitchin
Other
York Road Nursery School
0.41 km • Hitchin
Other
Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School
0.55 km • Hitchin
Other
Hitchin Girls' School
0.72 km • Hitchin
Other
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
0.73 km • Hitchin
Other
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
0.92 km • Hitchin
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Hitchin Boys' School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Hitchin Boys' School has 1,357 pupils, with a capacity of 1,400.
Hitchin Boys' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Hitchin Boys' School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Hitchin Boys' School is Mr Timothy Bennett.
Hitchin Boys' School is at Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JB, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Hitchin Boys' School: Has a sixth form.
Hitchin Boys' School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Timothy Bennett
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, SG5 1JB
01462432181
www.hitchinboys.co.uk
Location
SG5 1JB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139154
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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