Compare Fearnhill School and Hitchin Boys' School and The Highfield School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Fearnhill School (Secondary) in Letchworth; Hitchin Boys' School (Secondary) in Hitchin; The Highfield School (Secondary) in Letchworth Garden City — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Fearnhill School, Hitchin Boys' School and The Highfield School. They are secondary phase and foundation school and academy converter type located around Letchworth, Hertfordshire, Hitchin, Hertfordshire and Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hitchin Boys' School), published Feb 2016. The lowest is 2 (Fearnhill School), published Nov 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for The Highfield School (Jun 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 2,950, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–35–40%; all within the SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Fearnhill School SG6 4BA	Hitchin Boys' School SG5 1JB	The Highfield School SG6 3QA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Foundation school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Letchworth Hertfordshire SG6 4BA	Hitchin Hertfordshire SG5 1JB	Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 3QA
Latest Ofsted	2 17 Nov 2022	1 29 Feb 2016	2 27 Jun 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1055	1400	1068
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Boys	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)	SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Website	www.fearnhill.herts.sch.uk	www.hbs.herts.sch.uk	www.highfield.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01462621200	01462432181	01462620500
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Fearnhill School

SG6 4BA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Letchworth
Hertfordshire
SG6 4BA
Ofsted: 2 17 Nov 2022
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.fearnhill.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01462621200

Hitchin Boys' School

SG5 1JB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Hitchin
Hertfordshire
SG5 1JB
Ofsted: 1 29 Feb 2016
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.hbs.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01462432181

The Highfield School

SG6 3QA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 3QA
Ofsted: 2 27 Jun 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.highfield.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01462620500

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.