Oughton Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Hitchin, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oughton Primary and Nursery School currently has around 202 pupils on roll, which is about 67% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.4% boys and 42.6% girls. Around 47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Mattocke Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NZ |
| Website: | www.oughton.herts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01462450716 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Clayton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 133323 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/06/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 202 |
| Number of Boys: | 116 |
| Number of Girls: | 86 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 68.80% | 139 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.90% | 18 |
| African | 4.50% | 9 |
| Other White | 3.50% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 3.00% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.00% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 1.00% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York Road Nursery School York Road , SG5 1XA | 4out of 4 | 989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oughton Primary and Nursery School Mattocke Road , SG5 2NZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oughtonhead Junior School Mattocke Road , SG5 2NZ | - not rated | 61 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oughtonhead Infants' School Mattocke Road , SG5 2NZ | - not rated | 61 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Lucas Junior Mixed and Infant School Gaping Lane , SG5 2JQ | 4out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy Fishponds Road , SG5 1NS | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory School Bedford Road , SG5 2UR | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Boys' School Grammar School Walk , SG5 1JB | 4out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hitchin Girls' School Highbury Road , SG4 9RS | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chrysalis School for Autism Units 8 & 9 , The Glover Centre SG5 1RT | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.