Founded in 1889 and located on a hilltop close to historic Hitchin town centre, Hitchin Girls' School is a state-maintained all-ability academy for 11 to 18-year-olds with approximately 1400 students on roll. Having been rated Outstanding in 2013, the school was inspected by Ofsted again in October 2024 and was judged to be Outstanding in all areas.

We are committed to delivering the highest quality provision for an exceptional all-round education for every student, and developing their individual abilities and personal qualities in preparation for the demands of the outside world. Our core values of Aspiration, Perseverance, Kindness, Respect and Positivity run through everything we do, in an environment that upholds high expectations and traditions but is also caring, innovative, flexible, and underpinned by collaborative and nurturing relationships.

We offer all our staff excellent professional development opportunities and guidance, in a supportive, positive and well-resourced working environment.

We are a Lead Partner of the Alban Teaching School Hub, which works with North Hertfordshire schools to deliver staff professional development and National Professional Qualifications (NPQ), as well as Early Career Framework training for new teachers.

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