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Oughton Primary and Nursery School
Mattocke Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2NZ, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.8 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
202
Capacity
300
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 85% of schools for expected reading, writing, and maths scores. However, only 3% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, although the LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 7 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.9%
Black African4.5%
White Other3.5%
Asian Bangladeshi3.0%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Indian2.0%
Other1.5%
White Irish1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.95613, -0.29128 · SG5 2NZ
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN133323
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.oughton.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Oughton Primary and Nursery School rated by Ofsted?
Oughton Primary and Nursery School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 June 2017.
Is Oughton Primary and Nursery School a good school?
Oughton Primary and Nursery School scores 17.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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