Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Mattocke Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Oughton Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Hitchin for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 19th of 22 primary schools in Hitchin. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2017, report published 7 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 March 2023
Pupils at Oughton are proud of their school. Many pupils have developed a strong sense of self-awareness. They show this in their positive behaviour. Pupils and adults build warm and respectful relationships. This means that pupils feel safe and well cared for. Pupils respond to staff's high expectations for behaviour. They behave in a calm and orderly way around the school. Pupils understand and recognise their own and others' emotions. This helps them to show empathy to others. Pupils understand what bullying is. They say that it happens sometimes, but it is dealt with by staff quickly and well. Pupils follow a broad curriculum that helps to develop their talents and interests. They take pride in their work and achieve well. Pupils appreciate the various trips and visitors to the school. These experiences help pupils connect their learning with the wider world. They are well prepared for the next stage in their education. Pupils learn that being kind and tolerant are important. This shows in the way pupils treat each other. Pupils value opportunities to take on extra responsibilities, such as being a school council member. They carry out their roles with commitment and enthusiasm.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the important knowledge and vocabulary that pupils need to learn are not precisely identified. Consequently, it is hard for teachers to know what they need to teach. They do not help pupils to learn as well as they should in these subjects by planning lessons that help pupils learn and practise using some important knowledge. Leaders need to ensure that, in all subjects, they identify the important knowledge and subject-specific vocabulary that pupils should learn so that teaching of the whole curriculum is highly effective.
- A few pupils who are not yet fluent in reading read books that do not match their reading ability. This means they are slower at developing reading fluency and struggle to read accurately. Leaders need to ensure that all pupils read books that are well matched to their phonics knowledge to enable all pupils to read accurately and develop fluency.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
195 pupils on roll, with places for 300
Schools near Oughton Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Lucas Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 75% met the expected standard |
| Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Strathmore Infant and Nursery School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Our Lady Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Highbury Infant School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Clayton
- Phone
- 01462450716
- Address
- Mattocke Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NZ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 133323
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.