Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery

Contact details for the school

School Name: Galley Hill Primary School and Nursery
Address: Galley Hill
Town/City: Hemel Hempstead
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: HP1 3JY
Telephone Number: 01442 406000
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2008

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Emily Birch
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 426 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.1%

Location and administration

URN: 135224
DfE Number: 919/3990
UKPRN: 10070323
UPRN: 200004050853
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Dacorum (E07000096)
Constituency: Hemel Hempstead (E14001278)
Electoral Ward: Gadebridge (E05004703)

Easting & Northing: 504305E, 208312N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 45' 51.91" N 0° 29' 23.41" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQG76+Q3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Laura Armstrong - Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 1 November 2028.
  • Mrs Emily Joanne Birch - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Miss Helen Birch - Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Mrs Karen Maxine CLEVELAND-MARWICK - Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2027.
  • Miss Sarah Elsey - Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 May 2028.
  • Mrs Katie Gregory - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Ms Tracey Hunter - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2027.
  • Miss Nadia Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mr Bob Mackenzie - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 July 2026.
  • Mrs Ruth Mason - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2027.
  • Mrs Leah Pearce - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mrs Marian Sparrow - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2021 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 31 July 2026.