Priors Wood Primary School
Community primary school in Ware (Hertfordshire).
Location
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Priors Wood Primary was built in 1968. It is situated in a pleasing location in a quiet residential neighbourhood, on the north-east side of Ware and overlooks attractive countryside. The single storey, well maintained buildings are surrounded by playing fields and grassed areas with trees and shrub beds.
There is a variety of outdoor play equipment for the children, and two wooden pergolas provide shelter both for children and adults waiting to collect them at the end of the day. Both Nursery and Reception classes have safe outdoor areas. The whole school site is surrounded by secure fencing. The school grounds have been designated for the study of wildlife and the environment.
As a school we are committed to outdoor educational provision to enhance the children's learning whenever possible. Priors Wood is a one form entry Primary School with approximately 230 pupils.
There are eight classes taught as separate age groups, two Foundation Stage (Reception and Nursery) two Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2) and four Key Stage 2, (Years 3, 4, 5 & 6), with a maximum class size of 30 children. The Nursery Class can offer morning (9-12), afternoon (12-3) or whole day (9-3) sessions.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 117271
- 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 (10 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Neil Stuart Garton | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Fenwick | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Louise Phipps | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sophie Victoria Everist-Handisyde | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Simon Peter Todd | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr James Frecknall | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Nicholas Line | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lauren Rachel Barrs | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Neil Stuart Garton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Alan Gary Bishop | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Miss Madeleine Sarah Freed Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Nicole Hopley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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