St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Church of England High School (VA)
Address: Lieutenant Ellis Way, Cheshunt
Town/City: Waltham Cross
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: EN7 5FB
Telephone Number: 01992 629124
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: St Mary's Ce Academy, Cheshunt

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Vaughan
Capacity: 1400
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 911 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 65% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.2%

Location and administration

URN: 138360
DfE Number: 919/5423
UKPRN: 10037675
UPRN: 148037236
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Broxbourne (E07000095)
Constituency: Broxbourne (E14001139)
Electoral Ward: Rosedale and Bury Green (E05009009)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 534440E, 201468N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 41' 47.41" N 0° 3' 21.76" W
Plus Code: 9C3XMWWV+JH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Bonneygrove Primary School (0.8km)
  2. Goffs - Churchgate Academy (1.0km)
  3. Goffs Academy (1.2km)
  4. Dewhurst St Mary CofE Primary School (1.2km)
  5. Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School (1.3km)
  6. Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School (1.5km)
  7. Burleigh Primary School (1.6km)
  8. Oakview Primary School (1.6km)
  9. Hurst Drive Primary School (1.7km)
  10. Greenfield Nursery School (1.8km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

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

  • Ms Melanie Armon - Trustee. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 15 March 2030.
  • Mrs Maureen Bruce - Trustee. Appointed on 1 July 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2027.
  • Ms Louise Douglas - Trustee. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 September 2027.
  • Revd Elizabeth Fellows - Member. Appointed on 30 April 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Martin Finegan - Trustee. Appointed on 11 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Ms Margaret Fletcher - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Mrs Patricia Higgins - Trustee. Appointed on 24 June 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 June 2027.
  • Ms Charlotte Johnson - Member. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Rev Janet Mackenzie - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Ms Sarah Mavitunali - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 June 2025.
  • Mr Wayne Smith - Trustee. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Ms Rachel Stringer - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Tompkins - Trustee. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
  • Mr Richard Vaughan - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Richard Vaughan - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 January 2024.
  • Mrs Sarah Elizabeth Willis - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 7 July 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 August 2029.