Samuel Lucas Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Samuel Lucas Primary School
Address: Gaping Lane
Town/City: Hitchin
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG5 2JQ
Telephone Number: 01462 456737
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Helen Brind
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 416 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.5%

Location and administration

URN: 117337
DfE Number: 919/2428
UKPRN: 10076908
UPRN: 10013799401
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Hertfordshire (E07000099)
Constituency: Hitchin (E14001289)
Electoral Ward: Hitchin Oughton (E05015764)

Easting & Northing: 517857E, 229411N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 57' 4.85" N 0° 17' 10.89" W
Plus Code: 9C3XXP27+GF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy (0.5km)
  2. Hitchin Boys' School (0.6km)
  3. Oughton Primary and Nursery School (0.7km)
  4. York Road Nursery School (0.7km)
  5. Highbury Infant School and Nursery (1.1km)
  6. Hitchin Girls' School (1.2km)
  7. Strathmore Infant and Nursery School (1.3km)
  8. The Priory School (1.3km)
  9. St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin (1.5km)
  10. Our Lady Catholic Primary School (1.6km)
Governors

  • Mrs Rachel Childs - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Brianna Cyrus - Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 October 2029.
  • Mr Scott Davies - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 February 2028.
  • Mr Phil Earl - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 January 2027.
  • Mr Ben Fuller - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2027.
  • Mrs Nicola Marr - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Kelly Massie - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 February 2027.
  • Mrs Felicity Nichols - Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2029.
  • Mrs Samantha Squires - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Michael Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 June 2028.