Cranborne Primary School
Foundation primary school in Potters Bar (Hertfordshire).
Location
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It is my privilege to welcome you to Cranborne School and an honour to serve as the Headteacher. Our school is a place of fun, laughter, learning and a willingness to succeed; to be the very best we can be. We recognise that children are uniquely different - all possessing different skills and abilities.
At Cranborne, we nurture the talents of individuals and celebrate their efforts and achievements. Children are happy here. They feel safe, secure and able to express themselves. There is an exciting and energetic atmosphere at our school - it is a place full of positivity and opportunity.
Staff thrive on the challenge of creating the highest standards of learning and children engage willingly, eager to learn more. We understand the importance of excellent home/school partnerships and for this very reason, encourage strong parental input into their child's education. We operate an open door policy and are open to new ideas and suggestions.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Climbing
- Computing
- Drama
- Music
- Swimming
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
Key facts
- URN
- 117369
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Hertsmere
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Goldfinch | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 1999 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Joseph Grant | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Alisha Ramdenee | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Brahman Narendran | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ann Harrison | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2017 · until 2029 |
| Miss Helena Bransom Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Joanna Jenkins Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Rachel Bruce Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Suzanne Horsley Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2020 · term ended 2025 |
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