Holtsmere End Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Holtsmere End Junior School
Address: Shenley Road
Town/City: Hemel Hempstead
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: HP2 7JZ
Telephone Number: 01442 253189
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Acting Headteacher: Mrs Emma McGuigan
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 237 (43% boys & 57% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.1%

Location and administration

URN: 117336
DfE Number: 919/2427
UKPRN: 10079041
UPRN: 100081177143
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Dacorum (E07000096)
Constituency: Hemel Hempstead (E14001278)
Electoral Ward: Woodhall Farm (E05004715)

Easting & Northing: 507598E, 209874N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 46' 40.21" N 0° 26' 29.95" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQHH5+48

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Andrew Beames - Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 17 April 2028.
  • Mr Mark Gareth Bilsdon - Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 May 2030.
  • Mr Daniel Elston - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Paul Heskin - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Paul James - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Emma McGuigan - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2013 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Philip Murray - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Phillip Murray - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Dr Andrew Oates - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Sana Rafiq - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 July 2030.
  • Mr Patrick Toby Stell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2029.
  • Mrs Jill Voralia - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2028.