Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary aided school |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | School Corner, IP14 6PL |
| School Website | www.sirroberthitcham.suffolk.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1728860201 |
| URN | 124774 |
School Census
| Total | 164 |
| Girls/Boys | 78/86 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.6%/52.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 20 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/02/2023 | Good |
| 06/06/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 02/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/06/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 02 February 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 27 May 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 03 February 2021 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 June 2019 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 28 March 2017 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 14 June 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 January 2011 | Interim assessment | View |
| 13 November 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 30 June 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | 0.2 |
| Writing Progress | -0.2 |
| Maths Progress | -2.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 58% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 102 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -2.6 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -0.5 |
| Maths Progress | -4.7 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 20 |
| As First Preference | 14 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 14 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 14 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 25 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 15 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 27 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 46 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 30 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 20 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 35 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 27 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 27 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 34% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 84% |
| no | 16% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Debenham High School
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Gracechurch Street, , IP14 6BL