Hitchin Girls’ School

“The school’s values are lived and breathed by pupils and staff. Leaders have high ambitions for all pupils and strive to have any barriers to success removed. Pupils relish reaching their goals and their successes are reflected in their achievements, including in national assessments which are exceptionally strong. Pupils learn how to stay safe, including when online … Pupils benefit from the provision on offer which goes beyond the academic. For example, pupils take part in a wide range of activities to develop their interests, including cheerleading, brass band and ‘project polyglot’ … Leaders have carefully crafted a curriculum that is broad and ambitious for all pupils. In places, this goes beyond that expected nationally, with all pupils having access to Latin and classical civilisation in Year 7 to Year 9. In each subject, including vocational courses, leaders have sequenced the important knowledge and skills that pupils need to secure.”