Abel Smith School
Community primary school in Hertford (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
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).At Abel Smith School, everything we do is guided by a shared belief that every child deserves a stimulating and engaging education that nurtures both academic success and personal development. Our aim is for all children to enjoy learning, grow in confidence and leave us as independent, life-long learners.
We are proud to be an 'Outstanding' school, with a dedicated, enthusiastic and highly committed team who work tirelessly to provide the very best for our children. High aspirations and expectations underpin our approach, enabling pupils to build strong knowledge, deepen understanding and develop their learning throughout their time with us.
Our work is rooted in our core values of courage, care and commitment, which shape our relationships, our learning and our school community. Above all, Abel Smith is a place where children thrive. A place where they feel safe to be brave, supported to succeed and inspired to achieve more than they thought possible.
With best wishes, Mrs. Nicola Law Headteacher at Abel Smith School, everything we do is guided by a shared belief that every child deserves a stimulating and engaging education that nurtures both academic success and personal development.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Drama
- Stem
- Forest School
- Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC)
- Mastering Number (NCETM)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 117111
- 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
- Hertford and Stortford
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Maddie Waller Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Louise Gibbons | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emily White | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Emma Elkington | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Alison Mahoney | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ian Tobin | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Gemma Cranfield | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Sophie Ritchie | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Nicola Law | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Ms Philippa Margaret Sexton | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Louis Bone | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Councillor Bob Deering | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 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