Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School
Community primary school in Hertford (Hertfordshire).
Location
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Welcome to Watton at Stone Primary School! I'm delighted you're taking the time to explore our website and discover what makes our school such a special place for children to learn and grow.
Whether you're a prospective parent considering us for your child's educational journey, a current family looking for information, or simply curious about our school, we're thrilled to share our vibrant environment with you.
We understand that choosing the right school is a significant decision, and we've designed our website to give you a comprehensive insight into daily life at Watton at Stone. Here you'll find a wealth of information, from our exciting curriculum to important updates for our school community.
At Watton at Stone, we are wholeheartedly committed to providing the very best learning opportunities for every child in a safe, secure, and friendly environment. We have the highest expectations for all our children, encouraging them to aim high and achieve their full potential.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Growth Mindset
Key facts
- URN
- 117171
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- North East Hertfordshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Elizabeth Aston | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Vicky Ramshaw | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kellie-Anne Mower | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Elise Rees | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sheila Stenson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rachel Belmonte | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Anouska Tansey Bowtell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Sandy Reid | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2013 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nikki Ettienne Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Anna Pattle Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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