Broom Barns Primary School
Foundation primary school in Stevenage (Hertfordshire).
Location
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Broom Barns Primary School is a one form entry inclusive school. We aim to inspire and empower our children to learn by providing a stimulating and exciting learning environment. We will provide a modern and relevant curriculum to enable all children to achieve their full potential regardless of gender, beliefs and academic ability.
Our staff are dedicated and forward thinking and both children and adults enjoy working in a friendly, calm and purposeful environment. Broom Barns Primary School is situated in a residential area of Bedwell, Stevenage, near to the Town Centre, Fairlands Lakes and Whomerley Wood/Monks Wood. We have a variety of internal facilities including a library, a hall and hub.
Outside, there is a large playing field and our own nature area. We also have extended care/learning including a nurture club at lunchtime, a breakfast club and after school sports clubs.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Dance
- Drama
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Swimming
Key facts
- URN
- 117189
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Stevenage
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jason Martin | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Ashley-Wren | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Isabel (Jo) Joanna Lawson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Elinor Jane Plater | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sarah Louise Shaw | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Maja O'Sullivan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Jayne Currant | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jacqueline Maria Phillips | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Doctor Hirra Naeem Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Richard Hewgill Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
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