The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 27% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
27%
-35.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% 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 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 2.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Jacomina Luitingh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7UJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Preston Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston Primary School?
Preston Primary School currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston Primary School take?
Preston Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Preston Primary School?
Preston Primary School is in Hitchin, SG4 7UJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Preston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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