Abel Smith School
School Name: Abel Smith School Address: Churchfields, Greencoates Town/City: Hertford County: Hertfordshire Postcode: SG13 8AE Telephone Number: 01992 583244 Website: http://www.abelsmith.herts.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Law
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 226 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.2%
URN: 117111
DfE Number: 919/2050
UKPRN: 10069559
UPRN: 10033098601
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Hertfordshire (E07000242)
Constituency: Hertford and Stortford (E14001283)
Electoral Ward: Hertford Castle (E05015365)
Easting & Northing: 532974E, 212488N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 47' 45.15" N 0° 4' 22.92" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQWWG+9Q
DfE Record: View record
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- Mr Louis Bone - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
- Miss Gemma Cranfield - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
- Councillor Bob Deering - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2018 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 December 2026.
- Mrs Louise Gibbons - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
- Mrs Nicola Law - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Alison Mahoney - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2025.
- Miss Sophie Ritchie - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
- Ms Philippa Margaret Sexton - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
- Mr Ian Tobin - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2028.
- Mrs Maddie Waller - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 18 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 October 2026.
- Mrs Emily White - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2025.