Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Address: Mattocke Road
Town/City: Hitchin
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG5 2NZ
Telephone Number: 01462 450716
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2001

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Clayton
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 195 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 65% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.8%

Location and administration

URN: 133323
DfE Number: 919/2026
UKPRN: 10073588
UPRN: 200001853411
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Hertfordshire (E07000099)
Constituency: Hitchin (E14001289)
Electoral Ward: Hitchin Oughton (E05015764)

Easting & Northing: 517515E, 230006N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 57' 24.36" N 0° 17' 28.07" W
Plus Code: 9C3XXP45+PG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Samuel Lucas Primary School (0.7km)
  2. Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy (0.7km)
  3. The Priory School (0.9km)
  4. York Road Nursery School (0.9km)
  5. Strathmore Infant and Nursery School (1.0km)
  6. Hitchin Boys' School (1.0km)
  7. Our Lady Catholic Primary School (1.3km)
  8. Highbury Infant School and Nursery (1.7km)
  9. Hitchin Girls' School (1.8km)
  10. St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin (1.9km)
Associated schools

Predecessor schools†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Barclay Ballard - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 April 2030.
  • Mrs Victoria Brown - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
  • Mrs Lisa Clayton - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Lucy Davinson - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
  • Rev Maxine Howarth - Governor. Appointed on 11 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2026.
  • Mrs Shelby Lake - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mrs Faye Louise Nearney - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Rev Jane Robson - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2026.
  • Mrs Maryann Smith - Governor. Appointed on 30 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Mrs Jennifer Wood - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 September 2028.