Samuel Lucas Primary School
Primary · Community school · Ages 4–11 · Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Samuel Lucas Primary School is a primary school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire for ages 4–11 (community school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 3 October 2023. Hertfordshire has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2015 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Gaping Lane, Hitchin, SG5 2JQ
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 416 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 5.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 3 October 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils thrive at this vibrant school.”
- “They are proud to be part of the Samuel Lucas community and come to school happily every day.”
- “Adults are highly ambitious for every pupil.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 75% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2015 to 2026, as Hertfordshire published it, drawn on the map
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- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
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A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
- Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy 0.3 mi Standards maintained
- Oughton Primary and Nursery School 0.4 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Highbury Infant School and Nursery 0.7 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Strathmore Infant and Nursery School 0.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin 0.9 mi School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next Last distance published
- Our Lady Catholic Primary School 1.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Whitehill Junior School 1.1 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- William Ransom Primary School 1.2 mi Not judged Last distance published