Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Waltham Cross (Hertfordshire).
Location
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'Pupils are very happy in school. They learn in a calm, interesting and safe environment. They respond very well to the high expectations that staff have of them. They become independent, interested and well-behaved learners very quickly. Pupils leave ready for the next stage of their learning.' Ofsted March 2023
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
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Key facts
- URN
- 117415
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Broxbourne
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Robinson | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2007 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Laura Antonas | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Susan Wilcox | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr William Linard | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Charlotte Linard | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Adams | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Ms Holly Thornton | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Miss Natalie Ranson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2020 |
| Mr Stephen Sell | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2018 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Pauline Orchard | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2008 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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