St Mary's CofE Primary School, Northchurch
Voluntary aided primary school in Berkhamsted (Hertfordshire).
Location
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St Mary's Church of England Primary is a small, friendly school with a nurturing and caring ethos. We provide a classic village school experience in the heart of historic Northchurch for families of all faiths or none. Our children thrive in our rural setting and supportive community.
They leave St Mary's with excellent academic attainment, a clear set of values and friends for life.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 117424
- Type
- Voluntary aided 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
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Hughes | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Stewart | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Lawrence Eaton | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Lucinda Farr-Smith | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Leena Clark | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr David Laird | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Reverend Jonathan Gordon | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Sarah Gray | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Sarah Morris | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Kirsty Largent | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Linda Slim Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mr Philip Anderson Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr David White Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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