Fearnhill School
Secondary school in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. Report card, Apr 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 21 April 2026, report published 7 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Expected standard | 58% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.6 milesThe Highfield School
Good (May 2023)
- 1.8 milesThe Priory School
School remains Good (Oct 2022)
- 2.2 milesHitchin Girls' School
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Oct 2024)
- 2.2 milesHitchin Boys' School
Report card, Nov 2025: 4 exceptional, 3 strong
- 2.5 milesThe Knights Templar School
School remains Good (Apr 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.