Townsend Church of England School
Voluntary aided secondary school in St Albans (Hertfordshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Townsend Church of England School Achievement for All Respect for All Head's Welcome Our School Prospectus at Townsend Church of England School we are committed to delivering the best possible education for our students. The school is inclusive in its outlook, and innovative in its engagement with students, parents and carers and the wider community.
We provide a safe and calm learning environment where every person matters, where no child is left behind and where every child has the opportunity to succeed. Furthermore, we are committed to ensuring that the learner is at the heart of everything we do. All students are encouraged to have high aspirations and to follow an ambitious school curriculum.
I am privileged to lead a dedicated team of teachers and support staff who value the many and varied achievements of all students, including academic and wider successes. We recognise that everyone learns differently and that making mistakes and taking risks are both integral parts of the learning experience.
I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher at Townsend Church of England School. I truly believe we are an excellent school and we aspire to be the first choice of secondary school for all
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
17 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Make learning fun
- Boost self-confidence
- A sense of belonging
- Social skills development
- Trips and Visits
- Careers
- Co-Curricular
- Discovery Centre / Library
- Duke of Edinburgh
- House System
- Student Leadership
- Eco-Council
- Medical
- Pastoral Care
- Student Voice
- Young Carers
and 1 more
Awards
6 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- International School AwardRecognised award
- Investors in PeopleStaff development
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 117555
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 6 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Vicky Franco Former | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Vicky Franco | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Hero Slinn | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Fiona Fraser | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Stephanie Lane | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Anthony Hale | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Venerable Jo Kelly-Moore | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 |
| Mr Daniel Hawkins | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2029 |
| Mr Andrew Brown | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sally-Ann Aguiar | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Anthony Flack | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Caroline Potts Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Caroline Potts Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Anna Philpott Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Helen Quenet Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2011 · term ended 2026 |
| Revd Nigel Ward Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 1997 · term ended 2026 |
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