Highwood Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Highwood Primary School
Address: Mead Way
Town/City: Bushey
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: WD23 2AW
Telephone Number: 01923 256210
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Bindu Rai
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 445 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.8%

Location and administration

URN: 117089
DfE Number: 919/2013
UKPRN: 10079601
UPRN: 10034170892
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Hertsmere (E07000098)
Constituency: Watford (E14001568)
Electoral Ward: Bushey North (E05012185)

Easting & Northing: 512473E, 197565N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 39' 58.5" N 0° 22' 29.97" W
Plus Code: 9C3XMJ8G+G2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. The Purcell School (0.8km)
  2. Queens' School (0.9km)
  3. Knutsford Primary Academy (1.0km)
  4. Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School (1.1km)
  5. Longwood School (1.2km)
  6. Central Primary School (1.6km)
  7. Parkgate Junior School (1.6km)
  8. Watford St John's Church of England Primary School (1.7km)
  9. Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd (1.7km)
  10. Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School (1.8km)
Governors

  • Mr Brijesh Babla - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2026.
  • Mr Thomas Giovannelli - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mrs Angela Goonetilleke - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 November 2026.
  • Miss Olivia Margerey Gowers - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Innes Gray - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Mrs Sophie Harrison - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mrs Kathryn Ostrowski - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 July 2026.
  • Mr Ravi Patel - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2027.
  • Mrs Bindu Rai - Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Miles Redbart - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mr Eddie Tunnah - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2027.