Oughton Primary and Nursery School — Primary School in Hitchin

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Oughton Primary and Nursery School

Hitchin, SG5 2NZ

202 Pupils

300 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

47.50% FSM %

116 Boys

86 Girls

About Oughton Primary and Nursery School

Oughton Primary and Nursery School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 3–11 based in Hertfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 300. Current headteacher: Lisa Clayton.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Hertfordshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Hitchin
Ward	Hitchin Oughton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Opened	01-09-2001
UKPRN	10073588
URN	133323
Data Last Updated	02-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Faye Nearney	Chair of Governors	25/09/2024	24/09/2028	Appointed by LA
Mrs Victoria Brown	Governor	06/05/2022	05/05/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Lisa Clayton	Governor	01/09/2011	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Lucy Davinson	Governor	13/11/2024	12/11/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Rev Maxine Howarth	Governor	11/10/2023	10/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Jane Robson	Governor	01/02/2020	31/05/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maryann Smith	Governor	30/03/2024	29/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Jennifer Wood	Governor	09/09/2024	08/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board