Preston Primary School Catchment Area
Preston Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 68 pupils, and a capacity of 105 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4–11
Age range
68
Pupils
105
Capacity
65%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Preston Primary School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Preston Primary School is managed by Hertfordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Preston Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Back Lane, Preston, Hitchin, SG4 7UJ
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 2.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 117403
Other Primary Schools in Hitchin
If Preston Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hitchin are the next closest alternatives.
Shillington Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 3NX
Roecroft Lower School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 4PF
Highbury Infant School and Nursery Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 9AG
Strathmore Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · SG5 1XR
Highover Junior Mixed and Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 0JP
Kimpton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SG4 8RB
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Frequently Asked Questions — Preston Primary School
Is Preston Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Preston Primary School has a capacity of 105 places and currently has 68 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Preston Primary School? ▾
Preston Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Preston Primary School cover? ▾
Preston Primary School is a primary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Preston Primary School? ▾
Preston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.