St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
Address: Woods Avenue
Town/City: Hatfield
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: AL10 8NN
Telephone Number: 01707 263969
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Mairead Waugh
Capacity: 469
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 438 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.1%

Location and administration

URN: 117469
DfE Number: 919/3388
UKPRN: 10076831
UPRN: 100081151428
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Welwyn Hatfield (E07000241)
Constituency: Welwyn Hatfield (E14001573)
Electoral Ward: Hatfield South West (E05011063)
Diocese: RC01(Archdiocese of Westminster)

Easting & Northing: 522585E, 208034N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 45' 29.6" N 0° 13' 30.62" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQQ5F+7W

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Southfield School (0.1km)
  2. Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School (0.2km)
  3. Oak View Primary and Nursery School (0.2km)
  4. Hatfield Community Free School (0.3km)
  5. Onslow St Audrey's School (0.4km)
  6. Links Hatfield Academy (0.9km)
  7. Countess Anne Church of England School (1.0km)
  8. De Havilland Primary School (1.0km)
  9. Birchwood Nursery School (1.2km)
  10. University of Hertfordshire (1.3km)
Governors

  • Mrs Joanne Browne - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Mr Akinbobola Fashubaa - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 July 2029.
  • Mrs Louise Field - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Linda Graham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 June 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Vicki Laing - Governor. Appointed on 3 August 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Vicki Laing - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr John O'Driscoll - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2027.
  • Father Innocent Odiaka - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Mr Olaoluwa Olaosebikan - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 October 2027.
  • Miss Kelly Price - Governor. Appointed on 8 May 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2027.
  • Mrs Devleena Singh - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2027.
  • Mrs Mairead Waugh - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2008 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Maria (Cheryl) Williams - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.