Statutory Information

Statutory Information

As a local authority maintained school we must publish specific information on our website to comply with: the School Information (England) Regulations 2008, as amended by the School Information (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 and 2016

Admission Arrangements

Nursery

Local authority nursery schools and classes within Hitchin form part of the Hitchin Partnership. In order to provide consistency and simplify the process for parents, the partnership has agreed a timeline for admissions and a set of over subscription criteria. For more information please see our Admissions page here

Primary

Primary School admissions are managed by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC).  More information on applying for a school place within Hertfordshire can be found at the HCC website by clicking here

In Year 

All in year admissions from Reception to Year 6 are managed by Hertfordshire County Council (HCC). More information on applying for a school place within Hertfordshire can be found at the HCC website by clicking here 


Contact details

Highover JMI School and Nursery,

Cambridge Road,

Hitchin,

Herts, SG4 0JP


Telephone: 01462 622333

Email: admin@highover.herts.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Hayes

Assistant Headteacher and SENCO: Ms Debbie Nisbet

School Business Manager: Mrs Lynne Maylin


Curriculum

You can view the Highover JMI School’s curriculum page by visiting the Learning section of our website here


Vision Statement and Motto



“Enjoying and Achieving Together”


At Highover, we are independent and confident learners.


We rise to any challenge and never give up, even when it seems impossible.


We work together as a team and look after one another, showing kindness and respect.


We love learning creatively and we know we all learn in different ways.


We are part of a bigger community.


School Aims and Values


We aim to work in partnership with parents and pupils in order to:-


Financial information and Performance tables 


A link to the Department for Education’s website for Highover JMI School's can be found here


Governance Information

Please visit our Governors’ page here for more information. 

Ofsted reports

Click here to view our most recent Ofsted report.  

School Opening Hours


Nursery

8.45am Classroom entrance opens and children come into class.

9.00am School day starts

12 noon End of school day


Reception

8.40am Classroom entrances open and children come into class.

8.50am School day starts. Anyone arriving after this time needs to sign in at the school office.

11.50am-1.10pm Lunch break.

3.20pm End of the school day. Children prepare for home time.


Year 1 and 2 (Key Stage 1)

8.40am Classroom entrances open and children come into class.

8.50am School day starts. Anyone arriving after this time needs to sign in at the school office.

10.10-10.25am Morning break. 

12.00-1.00pm Lunch break.

3.20pm End of the school day. Children prepare for home time.


Years 3-6 (Key Stage 2)

8.45am The bell is rung and KS2 children line up quietly until staff bring them into school.

8.55am School day starts.

Anyone arriving after this time needs to sign in at the school office.

10.10-10.25am Morning break. 

12.30-1.30pm    Lunch break.

3.25pm End of the school day. Children prepare for home time