The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 202
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 47.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Clayton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ
Town setting
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The Priory School
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Strathmore Infant and Nursery School
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Hitchin Boys' School
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Questions parents ask
What is Oughton Primary and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Oughton Primary and Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Oughton Primary and Nursery School?
Oughton Primary and Nursery School currently has 202 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oughton Primary and Nursery School take?
Oughton Primary and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oughton Primary and Nursery School?
Oughton Primary and Nursery School is in Hitchin, SG5 2NZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oughton Primary and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Oughton Primary and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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