Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Hitchin, SG5 2NZ · Hertfordshire · primary school
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277th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.3/10 against 1,564 of them, against 2.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oughton Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Overview
Oughton Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their environment and demonstrate positive behaviour. Leaders provide a broad curriculum that helps pupils develop their talents, with staff building warm, respectful relationships that ensure children feel safe and well cared for.
Strengths
- Pupils show a "strong sense of self-awareness" and behave in a "calm and orderly way," demonstrating empathy and understanding of bullying.
- Teachers plan "purposeful" lessons that capture pupils’ interests and regularly check understanding to help pupils "remember and know more over time."
- A new phonics programme ensures children start learning sounds in Reception, with staff teaching sounds "accurately" and providing support so pupils do not fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access the full curriculum alongside peers, benefiting from "skilful adaptations" that help them achieve well.
- Leaders prioritise wider development, helping pupils improve their well-being, celebrate diversity, and build character through various clubs and activities.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not precisely identified the subject-specific knowledge and vocabulary pupils need to learn, causing variation in progress.
- A few pupils who are not yet fluent in reading are given books that do not match their reading ability, making it harder for them to develop fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving up-to-date training and leaders maintaining accurate records to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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