Four Swannes Primary School
Community primary school in Waltham Cross (Hertfordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Four Swannes, we are committed to providing the highest standards of teaching and professionalism. Every member of our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that all children feel safe, valued, and supported in an environment where they can thrive. We believe that a safe and nurturing atmosphere is the foundation upon which valuable learning opportunities are built.
Our broad and balanced curriculum is carefully designed to inspire curiosity, foster creativity, and encourage a lifelong love of learning. We celebrate diversity and are proud of the inclusive culture that makes our school community so special.
Our core values of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that every child feels respected and able to achieve their full potential. We are especially proud of our BRIGHT values Belief, Resilience, Independence, Grace, Helpfulness, and Tenacity which guide our children not only in their learning but also in their personal development.
These values prepare our pupils to embrace challenges with confidence, show kindness and respect to others, and develop into well-rounded individuals ready to contribute positively to the world around them.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Chess
- Choir
- Computing
- Dance
- Football
- Music
Key facts
- URN
- 117092
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Broxbourne
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (4 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Elizabeth Jane Allum | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Graeme Dykes Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Graeme Dykes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Peter Bailey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jean Bailey | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Liz Allum Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record