Purwell Primary School
School Name: Purwell Primary School Address: Fairfield Way, Purwell Primary School, Fairfield Way Hitchin Herts. Sg40pu Town/City: Hitchin County: Hertfordshire Postcode: SG4 0PU Telephone Number: 01462 432950 Website: http://www.purwell.herts.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Richard Cano
Capacity: 243
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 129 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 53% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.3%
URN: 117224
DfE Number: 919/2229
UKPRN: 10079569
UPRN: 200001853403
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Hertfordshire (E07000099)
Constituency: Hitchin (E14001289)
Electoral Ward: Hitchin Walsworth (E05015766)
Easting & Northing: 520517E, 229786N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 57' 14.94" N 0° 14' 51.15" W
Plus Code: 9C3XXQ32+MX
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Agnieszka Abbott - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 January 2026.
- Dr Gareth Bates - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 October 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2026.
- Mr Gavin Bonthron - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 March 2027.
- Mr Richard Cano - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2006 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Truc Doan - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
- Mrs Dorta Hoxha - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
- Mrs Christine Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2022 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 8 February 2026.
- Mrs Hazel Lancaster - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 September 2027.
- Mrs Sharon Mullan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mrs Alison Sharp - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mrs Melda Squires - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 13 March 2027.