Hitchin Boys' School
Hitchin Boys' School (HBS) is an 11–18 boys academy-status secondary school, with sixth form, located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England. Founded in 1632 by John Mattocke, the single-sex school currently educates around 1,500 boys. The sixth form is part of a consortium for wider teaching with other schools in the town, mixing some classes with pupils from Hitchin Girls' School and The Priory School.
| Hitchin Boys' School | |
|---|---|
Hitchin Boys' School | |
| Address | |
Grammar School Walk , Hertfordshire , SG5 1JB England | |
| Coordinates | 51°57′04″N 0°16′43″W 51°57′04″N 0°16′43″W |
| Information | |
| Type | 11–18 boys Academy |
| Motto | Latin: Per ardua ad alta (Striving for Excellence) |
| Established | July 25, 1632 |
| Founder | John Mattocke |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Department for Education URN | 139154 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Tim Bennett |
| Gender | Boys |
| Age range | 11–18 |
| Enrolment | 1255 (2021) |
| Capacity | 1247 |
| Houses | Pierson Mattocke Radcliffe Skynner |
| Colour(s) | |
| Publication | The Chronicle |
| Affiliations |
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| Alumni | Old Boys Association |
| Website | www |
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