Educational Establishments

Kingshill Infant School

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Headteacher Mr Elliott Plumb
Address Kingshill Infant School
Heath Drive

Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 0RL
Website www.kingshill.herts.sch.uk
Telephone 01920465349
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 7)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 180
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 209 (113 / 96)
Percentage Free School Meals 7.80%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr SIMON CLARK Governor 01/06/2020 01/06/2024 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Amanda Evett Governor 09/06/2022 09/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Guest Governor 03/03/2022 03/03/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Bronwyn Janes Governor 04/05/2022 04/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Markham -Harris Governor 21/10/2020 21/10/2024 Elected by parents
Mrs JENNY MILBOURN Governor 01/07/2020 01/07/2024 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Alan Thatcher Governor 17/10/2020 17/10/2024 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Larkspur Academy

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Headteacher Mrs Kerry McEwan
Address Larkspur Academy
Tower Road

Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 7LP
Website https://larkspurprimary.org/
Telephone 01920411000
Type of Establishment Academy sponsor led (Academies)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 180
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 113 (69 / 44)
Percentage Free School Meals 49.1%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Ms Kate Gibson Chair of Local Governing Body 18/10/2019 17/10/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Simon Camp Local Governor 25/11/2016 24/11/2024 Elected by parents
Jackie Champion Local Governor 19/11/2015 18/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Emma Simmons Local Governor 09/12/2021 08/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Bonnie West Local Governor 24/09/2016 23/09/2024 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Liz Wood Local Governor 08/09/2023 07/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Middleton School

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Headteacher Mrs Debbie Hartley
Address Middleton School
Walnut Tree Walk

Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9PD
Website http://middleton.herts.sch.uk/
Telephone 01920485152
Type of Establishment Community special school (Special schools)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 4 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 90
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 100 (67 / 33)
Percentage Free School Meals 33.0%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Pauline Wallace Chair of Governors 01/09/2014 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julia Cowell Governor 21/05/2020 20/05/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Malcolm Dorling Governor 15/09/2019 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kelly Maisary Governor 20/05/2020 19/05/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ben Riley Governor 16/11/2015 15/11/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Ronsley Governor 14/06/2018 13/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Justin Smith Governor 11/11/2022 10/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Melanie Tilbury Governor 15/09/2019 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mufti Gillian Waceba Governor 23/09/2021 22/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Pinewood School

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Headteacher Mr David McGachen
Address Pinewood School
Hoe Lane

Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9PB
Website https://www.pinewood.herts.sch.uk
Telephone 01920412211
Type of Establishment Academy special converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Not applicable (Ages 11 - 16)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 192
Special Classes Has Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 204 (142 / 62)
Percentage Free School Meals 38.4%
Ofsted Rating Requires improvement
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr JOHN FLEMING BLACK Trustee 11/04/2023 10/04/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Niobe Cacciatore Trustee 25/01/2022 24/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Dunne Trustee 23/07/2021 22/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alexandra Macdonald Trustee 11/04/2023 10/04/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr David John McGachen Trustee 16/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Priors Wood Primary School

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Headteacher Mr Alan Bishop
Address Priors Wood Primary School
Cozens Road

Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 7HZ
Website www.priorswood.herts.sch.uk
Telephone 01920464135
Type of Establishment Community school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Does not apply / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 231
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 203 (96 / 107)
Percentage Free School Meals 17.4%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Carrie Lewis Chair of Governors 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lauren Rachel Barrs Governor 04/07/2023 04/07/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Tracey Michele Beaumont Governor 08/09/2021 07/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Madeleine Sarah Freed Governor 23/09/2020 23/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Neil Stuart Garton Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicole Hopley Governor 19/01/2022 18/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nicholas Line Governor 03/11/2023 02/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Morris Governor 23/09/2020 23/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Colleen Shelley Governor 06/10/2021 05/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
St Catherine's Church of England Primary School

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Headteacher Mrs Hazel Leslie
Address St Catherine's Church of England Primary School
Park Road

Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 0AW
Website http://www.stcatherines.herts.sch.uk
Telephone 01920462653
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 3 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of St Albans
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 450
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 393 (182 / 211)
Percentage Free School Meals 14.0%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School

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Headteacher Mrs Hannah Orton
Address St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School
Heath Drive

Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 0RL
Website http://www.stmarys306.herts.sch.uk
Telephone 01920463641
Type of Establishment Voluntary controlled school (Local authority maintained schools)
Phase of Education Primary (Ages 7 - 11)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese Church of England / Diocese of St Albans
Admissions Policy Not applicable
School Capacity 240
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 236 (114 / 122)
Percentage Free School Meals 10.6%
Ofsted Rating Good
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mrs Linda Butterfield Chair of Governors 02/08/2018 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Andrews Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Barbara Ann Brown Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Anthony Stuart Davis Governor 08/03/2022 08/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rishi Fernando Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynne Griffiths Governor 30/01/2022 29/01/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Jenny Heuvelmans Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tony Anthony Robert Jerome Governor 08/03/2022 08/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alice Morden Governor 17/10/2022 16/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Marina Murphy Governor 08/03/2022 08/03/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Claire Murphy Governor 16/09/2020 15/09/2024 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hannah Orton Governor 01/09/2018 01/09/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rev Ysmena Pentelow Governor 03/12/2020 02/12/2024 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
The Chauncy School

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Headteacher Mr Dennis O'Sullivan
Address The Chauncy School
Park Road

Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 0DP
Website http://chauncyschool.com/
Telephone 01920411200
Type of Establishment Academy converter (Academies)
Phase of Education Secondary (Ages 11 - 18)
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Gender Mixed
Religious Character / Diocese None / Not applicable
Admissions Policy Non-selective
School Capacity 1014
Special Classes No Special Classes
Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) 1365 (721 / 644)
Percentage Free School Meals 16.2%
Ofsted Rating Outstanding
Ofsted Special Measures Not applicable
Name Role Appointment Term ends Appointing body
Mr Miles Ambler Chair of Trustees 29/09/2022 28/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Butcher Trustee 22/03/2017 21/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Clark Trustee 04/10/2022 03/10/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Hannah Elizabeth Courtney Trustee 20/11/2019 18/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Richard Graham Elkes Trustee 27/09/2023 26/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Owen James Hawkridge Trustee 20/11/2019 18/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Amanda King Trustee 22/09/2017 23/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tosin Lawani Trustee 22/03/2017 23/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Oliver John Rawlings Trustee 28/11/2022 27/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Birgitt Wilmanns-Parker Trustee 18/09/2019 16/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board