Priors Wood Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Priors Wood Primary School
Address: Cozens Road
Town/City: Ware
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG12 7HZ
Telephone Number: 01920 464135
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Alan Bishop
Capacity: 231
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 231 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.2%

Location and administration

URN: 117271
DfE Number: 919/2316
UKPRN: 10079558
UPRN: 100081248841
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Hertfordshire (E07000242)
Constituency: Hertford and Stortford (E14001283)
Electoral Ward: Ware Trinity (E05015378)

Easting & Northing: 537017E, 215045N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 49' 4.36" N 0° 0' 48.36" W
Plus Code: 9C3XRX9P+5J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Larkspur Academy (0.6km)
  2. Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery (1.1km)
  3. St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School (1.2km)
  4. Kingshill Infant School (1.3km)
  5. Hertford Regional College (1.7km)
  6. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (1.7km)
  7. Presdales School (2.0km)
  8. St Catherine's Church of England Primary School (2.0km)
  9. The Chauncy School (2.2km)
  10. Pinewood School (2.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Lauren Rachel Barrs - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 July 2027.
  • Mr Alan Gary Bishop - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sophie Victoria Everist-Handisyde - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Fenwick - Governor. Appointed on 22 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 January 2030.
  • Mr James Frecknall - Governor. Appointed on 24 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2028.
  • Miss Madeleine Sarah Freed - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 September 2028.
  • Mr Neil Stuart Garton - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mr Neil Stuart Garton - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mrs Nicole Hopley - Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 January 2026.
  • Mrs Carrie Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Nicholas Line - Governor. Appointed on 3 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 November 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Phipps - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Ms Colleen Shelley - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2025.
  • Mr Simon Peter Todd - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2029.