Oughton Primary and Nursery School
URN: 133323 • Hitchin SG5 2NZ
Overview
- Name
- Oughton Primary and Nursery School
- URN
- 133323
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Clayton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01462450716
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mattocke Road, Hitchin SG5 2NZ
Summary
Oughton Primary and Nursery School is a community school located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, catering to children aged 3 to 11. Established in 2001 through the amalgamation of former schools, it currently has 202 pupils enrolled, with a capacity of 300. The school promotes a vision of learning, inclusion, friendship, and enjoyment, fostering a supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued, as highlighted in the recent Ofsted report.
The curriculum at Oughton includes a broad range of subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, alongside a focus on personal, social, and health education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support for special educational needs, ensuring that all children can thrive academically and socially.
Community engagement is a significant aspect of school life, with events like the Scarecrow Festival and Anti-Bullying Week fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among families. Oughton Primary and Nursery School aims to create lasting memories for its pupils while promoting positive behaviour and self-awareness.
The curriculum at Oughton includes a broad range of subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, alongside a focus on personal, social, and health education. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support for special educational needs, ensuring that all children can thrive academically and socially.
Community engagement is a significant aspect of school life, with events like the Scarecrow Festival and Anti-Bullying Week fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among families. Oughton Primary and Nursery School aims to create lasting memories for its pupils while promoting positive behaviour and self-awareness.
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Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 300
- Pupils
- 202
- Boys
- 116
- Girls
- 86
- FSM %
- 47.50
- Open date
- 2001-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 202 | 116 | 86 | 300 | 47.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 218 | 131 | 87 | 300 | 47.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 237 | 135 | 102 | 300 | 45.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 237 | 135 | 102 | 300 | 45.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 227 | 130 | 97 | 300 | 42.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 228 | 123 | 105 | 300 | 34.10 |
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