Open State Primary Mixed

Pirton School

High Street, Hitchin, SG5 3PS
135 Pupils
175 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
17.80% FSM %
70 Boys
65 Girls
About Pirton School

Pirton School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Hitchin and the surrounding area in Hertfordshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 135 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Jenn Magdeburg.

Information on Pirton School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Offa
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10076924
URN 117128
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Vanessa Cole Chair of Governors 23/02/2023 01/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Owain Lister (co-chair) Chair of Governors 01/05/2025 01/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kayleigh Kingsland Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 01/01/2024 — N/A
Mrs Vanessa Cole Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nathan Gainford Governor 01/09/2022 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Valerie Hudson (Co-chair) Governor 23/05/2024 22/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michaela Lalite Governor 14/02/2024 14/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Jennifer Magdeburg Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Samantha McDonald Governor 31/01/2026 31/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mr Chris Shellard Governor 22/05/2025 21/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Stanton Governor 14/02/2024 10/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Adrian Warner Governor 01/09/2022 31/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Pirton School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Pirton School has 135 pupils, with a capacity of 175.
Pirton School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Pirton School is Mrs Jenn Magdeburg.
Pirton School is at High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, SG5 3PS, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Pirton School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jenn Magdeburg
High Street, Pirton, Hitchin, SG5 3PS
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117128
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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