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Preston Primary School

North Hertfordshire, SG4 7UJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
5 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#9,314
of 13,686 nationally

About Preston Primary School

Preston Primary School is a Church of England primary in North Hertfordshire that currently operates well below its capacity, with 68 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 105. This undersubscription is notable given the local context: the school received 18 total applications for just 5 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, an oversubscription ratio of 3. 6, and all 5 first-preference applicants were offered a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 2. 9%, significantly lower than the national average and suggesting a relatively affluent intake. The school is mixed-gender and serves children aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form provision. Headteacher Jacomina Luitingh leads a small, tight-knit community where the pupil count leaves considerable room for growth, and the oversubscription data indicates that while demand exists, it is concentrated among families who make the school their first choice.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBack Lane, Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, SG4 7UJ
HeadteacherJacomina Luitingh
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils68
Free School Meals (FSM)2.9%
School Capacity68 / 105 (65% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Preston Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.