Raynsford Church of England Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Raynsford Church of England Academy
Address: Park Lane
Town/City: Henlow
County: Bedfordshire
Postcode: SG16 6AT
Telephone Number: 01462 812319
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Raynsford Church Of England Academy

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mr Ed Wheatley
Capacity: 234
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 246 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.3%

Location and administration

URN: 139473
DfE Number: 823/3008
UKPRN: 10039827
UPRN: 100081310499
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Central Bedfordshire (E06000056)
Constituency: Hitchin (E14001289)
Electoral Ward: Clifton, Henlow & Langford (E05014401)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 517780E, 238436N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 1' 56.89" N 0° 17' 3.77" W
Plus Code: 9C4X2PJ8+X6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  5. Gothic Mede Academy (2.7km)
  6. Etonbury Academy (3.0km)
  7. Langford Village Academy (3.3km)
  8. Pix Brook Academy (3.8km)
  9. Robert Bloomfield Academy (3.9km)
  10. Shefford Lower School (4.0km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Nick Clare - Trustee. Appointed on 17 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
  • The Diocese of St Albans EDUCATIONAL TRUST - Member. Appointed on 9 November 2012 (Foundation/sponsor members).
  • Mrs Zoe Fleming - Member. Appointed on 1 June 2019 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Zoe Fleming - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 14 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
  • Mrs Zoe Fleming - Trustee. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 September 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Garner - Trustee. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 5 March 2028.
  • Reverend Angela Melaniphy - Trustee. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 January 2026.
  • Mrs Donna Newman - Trustee. Appointed on 5 March 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 4 March 2028.
  • Miss Emily Rainbow - Trustee. Appointed on 21 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 October 2028.
  • Mrs Hazel Rainbow - Trustee. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Rev Shaun Speller - Trustee. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mr Neil Truelove - Trustee. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 3 December 2029.
  • Mr Tim Tubbs - Trustee. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 November 2028.
  • Mrs Susan Watson - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Susan Watson - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mrs Clare Webb - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 7 March 2022.
  • Mr Richard Wenham - Trustee. Appointed on 1 April 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 April 2029.
  • Mr Ed Wheatley - Trustee. Appointed on 4 July 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Ed Wheatley - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 4 July 2022.
  • Mr Doug White - Member. Appointed on 1 April 2014 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Joe Wodcke - Trustee. Appointed on 19 October 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 18 October 2030.