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William Ransom Primary School
Hitchin·East of England·Community School
PrimaryCommunity SchoolAges 4–11Co-edDoes not apply
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William Ransom Primary School is a primary community school in Hitchin, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, William Ransom Primary School has 72% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 3.0%, 3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 3.4%.
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At William Ransom Primary School, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
92% met the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths.
William Ransom Primary School has an overall absence rate of 3.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at William Ransom Primary School is 3.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
11% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
72/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
32/mo
44% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Hitchin Rail Station
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Hitchin area
6.0
Above Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 15 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.