Whitehill Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whitehill Junior School
Address: Whitehill Road
Town/City: Hitchin
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG4 9HT
Telephone Number: 01462 621313
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Steve Mills
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 241 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.1%

Location and administration

URN: 117253
DfE Number: 919/2287
UKPRN: 10079048
UPRN: 100081256105
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Hertfordshire (E07000099)
Constituency: Hitchin (E14001289)
Electoral Ward: Hitchin Highbury (E05015763)

Easting & Northing: 519255E, 228406N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 56' 31.27" N 0° 15' 58.95" W
Plus Code: 9C3XWPRM+RF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Dr Sarah Backhouse - Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2028.
  • Mrs Dawn Barnes - Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 June 2028.
  • Dr Jonathan Daniel Clayden - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Cole - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2028.
  • Mrs Jumoke Cox - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 October 2026.
  • Mrs Sophie Davies - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 July 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Dorrell - Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2026.
  • Mrs Emma Dorrell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 29 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2030.
  • Mrs Katherine Mary Flint - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mrs Ellie Jarman - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 September 2025.
  • Dr Margot Kalmus - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 February 2028.
  • Mr Steven Mills - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Dr Wendie Ray - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 April 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 September 2025.
  • Mrs Alison Wright - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2029.