St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
Address: Church Green
Town/City: Harpenden
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: AL5 2TP
Telephone Number: 01582 623620
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rizelle Crouch
Capacity: 154
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 149 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4%

Location and administration

URN: 117434
DfE Number: 919/3336
UKPRN: 10070373
UPRN: 100081155120
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: St Albans (E07000240)
Constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted (E14001268)
Electoral Ward: Harpenden West (E05013955)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 513254E, 214429N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 49' 3.57" N 0° 21' 29.59" W
Plus Code: 9C3XRJ9R+3P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Harpenden Academy (0.4km)
  2. St Hilda's School (0.5km)
  3. St George's School (0.7km)
  4. St Dominic Catholic Primary School (0.8km)
  5. Roundwood Primary School (1.0km)
  6. Manland Primary School (1.0km)
  7. Roundwood Park School (1.0km)
  8. Sir John Lawes School (1.1km)
  9. Crabtree Infants' School (1.2km)
  10. Crabtree Junior School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mr Kenneth Burgess - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 November 2025.
  • Simon Caunce - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 February 2026.
  • Dr Anna Cherniaeva - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Rizelle Crouch - Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Hannah Draeger - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Mr Austin Finnegan - Governor. Appointed on 31 October 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 October 2027.
  • Ms Sara Longden - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 7 October 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2029.
  • Ms Sara Longden - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 October 2026.
  • Henry Loweth - Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2027.
  • Fr Patrick Moriarty - Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Rebecca Paradine - Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Mrs Lucy Parr - Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
  • Mrs Lucy Parr - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 October 2026.
  • Mrs Natalie Pepper - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 October 2029.
  • Mrs Marie Price - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Mary Jean Pritchard - Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 October 2027.
  • Mrs Barbara Rodel - Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 February 2030.