Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Preston Primary School

Back Lane, Hitchin, SG4 7UJ
68 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
2.90% FSM %
34 Boys
34 Girls
About Preston Primary School

Located in Hitchin (SG4 7UJ), Preston Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Hertfordshire.

It has 68 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Jacomina Luitingh.

Data for Preston Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled 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 Hitchwood
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10070377
URN 117403
Data Last Updated 12-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Gillan Ide Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jo Wilde Chair of Governors 01/01/2024 31/08/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr John Clark Governor 01/02/2024 31/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Oliver Clarke Governor 03/11/2022 02/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Joshua Featherby Governor 17/09/2024 31/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Claire Grout Governor 03/05/2022 30/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Jacomina Luitingh Governor 01/01/2019 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Daniel Robson Governor 03/11/2022 02/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Kenneth Young Governor 01/05/2025 31/08/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Preston Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Preston Primary School has 68 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Preston Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Preston Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Preston Primary School is Mrs Jacomina Luitingh.
Preston Primary School is at Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, SG4 7UJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Preston Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Preston Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jacomina Luitingh
Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, SG4 7UJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117403
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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