Bernards Heath Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bernards Heath Junior School
Address: Watson Avenue
Town/City: St Albans
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: AL3 5HP
Telephone Number: 01727 856262
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Hayley Gilbert
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 353 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.6%

Location and administration

URN: 117143
DfE Number: 919/2100
UKPRN: 10079059
UPRN: 200003641225
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: St Albans (E07000240)
Constituency: St Albans (E14001507)
Electoral Ward: Bernards Heath (E05013948)

Easting & Northing: 515461E, 208657N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 45' 55.2" N 0° 19' 41.29" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQM8C+4P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Heathlands School (0.3km)
  2. Bernards Heath Infant and Nursery School (0.4km)
  3. Garden Fields Junior Mixed and Infant School (0.6km)
  4. St Albans Girls' School (0.7km)
  5. Batchwood School (0.8km)
  6. St Albans High School for Girls (0.9km)
  7. Maple Primary School (1.0km)
  8. Margaret Wix Primary School (1.2km)
  9. Alban City School (1.2km)
  10. Aboyne Lodge Junior Mixed and Infant School (1.3km)
Governors

  • Headteacher Darren Armoogum - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Shelley Dench - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Mr Jeremy Hazlehurst - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 March 2028.
  • Christine Hood - Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
  • Miss Christine Elizabeth Hood - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2026.
  • Ms Kellie Jones - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
  • Mr Harry Langford - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 19 March 2025. Term runs until 18 March 2029.
  • Ms Eleanor Mack - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 September 2027.
  • Mrs Jennifer Sian Murray - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 May 2027.
  • Daniella Obeng - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
  • Mr Ahmed Rashid - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 February 2029.
  • Mr Graham Shircore - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 September 2027.
  • Jen Summers - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 February 2029.
  • Father Richard Watson - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.