St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold
Address: Rook Tree Lane, Stotfold
Town/City: Hitchin
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG5 4DL
Telephone Number: 01462 730343
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-9)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: St Mary's Church Of England Academy, Stotfold

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Sam Bishop
Capacity: 300
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 297 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.5%

Location and administration

URN: 138022
DfE Number: 823/3014
UKPRN: 10037001
UPRN: 100081257245
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Hitchin (E14001289)
Electoral Ward: Stotfold (E05014422)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 522033E, 236827N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 1' 1.53" N 0° 13' 22.76" W
Plus Code: 9C4X2Q8G+RR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Heather Almond - Trustee. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mrs Liz Anderson - Trustee. Appointed on 4 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 May 2026.
  • Miss Sam Bishop - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 January 2014.
  • Revd William Thomas Britt - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2015 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Louise Cavanagh - Trustee. Appointed on 13 February 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 February 2028.
  • Mrs Deborah Flanagan - Trustee. Appointed on 1 April 2016 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 11 June 2026.
  • Mrs Deborah Flanagan - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 April 2012.
  • Venerable Charles Hudson Hudson - Member. Appointed on 20 May 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Mr Phillip William Jarman - Trustee. Appointed on 1 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mr Marc Lewis - Trustee. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mrs Anna Louise Matthews - Trustee. Appointed on 1 April 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 March 2026.
  • Mr Sebastian Rowland - Trustee. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 June 2026.
  • Louise Rachel Sahlke - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Ms Sue Steptoe - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr John Street - Member. Appointed on 1 April 2012 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust).
  • Mr Robert James Thornley - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 April 2012 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2028.
  • Mr Robert James Thornley - Member. Appointed on 1 April 2012 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust).
  • Mrs Joan Welch - Trustee. Appointed on 1 February 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan White - Member. Appointed on 1 April 2012 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Bryony Woods - Trustee. Appointed on 11 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 June 2030.