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Welcome to Hitchin Boys' School

"For almost four centuries, Hitchin Boys’ School has provided boys with exceptional educational opportunities, focusing on preparing young men for lives of leadership, purpose, and service. Here, academic excellence and achievement are certainly important, but we particularly pride ourselves on our co-curricular offer and our substantial pastoral support..."

The HBS Community

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Ollie KA

Year 13 Head Boy

This is a school that celebrates our successes, supports our ambitions and pushes us to be the very best version of ourselves.

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Ed Moulton

Head of Year Testimonial

Having completed my first year, I can confidently say that this school is a truly dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment

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Zach W

Year 11 Student

Hitchin Boys' School is a community that teaches respect and hard work, catering to the needs of each student.

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Year 11 Testimonial

All the staff have supported my son through difficult times. He has flourished since starting at the Boys’ School. Fantastic school with amazing staff.

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Kate Bahnsen

Parent Testimonial

As a parent and a member of the Pastoral Team, I can say with heartfelt conviction: this school is a rare place. Here, every meaningful interaction is shaped with care — a quiet, steadfast commitment to encouraging students to dream, nurturing their confidence, expanding their horizons, and guiding.

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Year 7 Testimonial

In his first two terms at HBS, our son has thrived. He leaves and comes home happy and we couldn’t ask for anything more. The extra curricular provision is outstanding and this has had a very positive impact on our son.

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Shah Goni

Maths Teacher Testimonial

Hitchin Boys' is a fantastic place to work. The students are polite, receptive, and respectful