Icknield Walk First School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Icknield Walk First School
Address: Poplar Drive
Town/City: Royston
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG8 7EZ
Telephone Number: 01763 243392
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-9)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jane Sherwood
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 335 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.7%

Location and administration

URN: 117278
DfE Number: 919/2331
UKPRN: 10080117
UPRN: 100081260003
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Hertfordshire (E07000099)
Constituency: North East Hertfordshire (E14001393)
Electoral Ward: Royston Meridian (E05015776)

Easting & Northing: 536420E, 241067N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 6.63" N 0° 0' 42.4" W
Plus Code: 9C4X3X2Q+P7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Reg Bailey - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Dr Sarah Beadle - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Mrs Shelly Dickinson - Governor. Appointed on 25 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
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  • Mr Nick Fisk - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Miss Kate Hackwell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Mr Terry Hartga - Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 May 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Jacklin - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 September 2027.
  • Mr Tim Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Robina Kaye - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
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  • Mark King - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Siona Lamble - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
  • Mr Kevin Marchant - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 February 2026.
  • Miss Robyn McFayden - Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Page - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Page - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2025.
  • Mrs Jane Sherwood - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2009 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Kayleigh Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.