William Harding School

Contact details for the school

School Name: William Harding School
Address: Hazlehurst Drive
Town/City: Aylesbury
County: Buckinghamshire
Postcode: HP21 9TJ
Telephone Number: 01296 421733
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Trudy Cotchin
Capacity: 870
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 798 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.7%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • PD - Physical Disability

Location and administration

URN: 110358
DfE Number: 825/2288
UKPRN: 10077159
UPRN: 766020084
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Aylesbury (E14001071)
Electoral Ward: Aylesbury South East (E05015933)

Easting & Northing: 483007E, 212157N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 48' 9.15" N 0° 47' 50.83" W
Plus Code: 9C3XR633+22

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr John Brydon - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2028.
  • Mr Josh Buckingham - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Miss Trudy Cotchin - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 1 September 2018.
  • Miss Anita Eldridge - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Miss Katie Fallows - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 January 2027.
  • Mrs Patricia Gurton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 9 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Mrs Patricia Gurton - Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Mr Partha Mondal - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mr Dave Phillips - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2028.