St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
Address: Benslow Lane
Town/City: Hitchin
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG4 9RD
Telephone Number: 01462 459160
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: Mr Russ Varnam
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 234 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.4%

Location and administration

URN: 117467
DfE Number: 919/3385
UKPRN: 10070363
UPRN: 200001853409
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Hertfordshire (E07000099)
Constituency: Hitchin (E14001289)
Electoral Ward: Hitchin Bearton (E05015762)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 519329E, 229432N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 57' 4.4" N 0° 15' 53.8" W
Plus Code: 9C3XXP2P+F2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hitchin Girls' School (0.4km)
  2. William Ransom Primary School (0.5km)
  3. Highbury Infant School and Nursery (0.7km)
  4. Hitchin Boys' School (0.9km)
  5. Mary Exton Primary School (1.0km)
  6. York Road Nursery School (1.0km)
  7. Whitehill Junior School (1.0km)
  8. Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy (1.2km)
  9. Highover Primary School (1.2km)
  10. Purwell Primary School (1.2km)
Governors

  • Mrs Rebecca Barlow - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2028.
  • Mr Gavin Budge - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 January 2030.
  • Rev Christopher Bunce - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mrs Alison Burrows - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Richard Cave - Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 December 2027.
  • Mr Michael James Cranfield - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Grenfell - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 July 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Lorraine Stanforth - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Ian Todd - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2009 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Brian Towler - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2028.
  • Dr Anna Tristram - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Russ Varnam - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 November 2027.
  • David Weston - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2027.