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About

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

2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Power of Reading
  • 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

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr Neil Stuart GartonChair of GovernorsElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027

Full governing body

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Julie FenwickGovernorElected by parentssince 2026 · until 2030
Mrs Louise PhippsGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Sophie Victoria Everist-HandisydeGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Simon Peter ToddGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr James FrecknallGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Nicholas LineGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mrs Lauren Rachel BarrsGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Neil Stuart GartonGovernorElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Alan Gary BishopGovernorEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2021
Miss Madeleine Sarah Freed FormerGovernorNominated by LA and appointed by GBsince 2024 · term ended 2026
Mrs Nicole Hopley FormerGovernorAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · term ended 2026

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