Richard Hale School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Richard Hale School
Address: Hale Road
Town/City: Hertford
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG13 8EN
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01992 583441
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Richard Hale School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ian Hawkins
Capacity: 1218
Gender: Boys

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1207 (95% boys & 5% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.8%

Location and administration

URN: 139873
DfE Number: 919/4006
UKPRN: 10042280
UPRN: 10033104767
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Hertfordshire (E07000242)
Constituency: Hertford and Stortford (E14001283)
Electoral Ward: Hertford Castle (E05015365)

Easting & Northing: 532672E, 212172N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 47' 35.19" N 0° 4' 39.11" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQWVC+6X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  1. Abel Smith School (0.4km)
  2. Morgans Primary School & Nursery (0.5km)
  3. Simon Balle All-Through School (0.6km)
  4. Mill Mead Primary Academy (0.9km)
  5. Duncombe School (1.1km)
  6. Hertford Prep (1.4km)
  7. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Hertford) (1.5km)
  8. Hollybush Primary School (1.6km)
  9. Wheatcroft Primary School (1.7km)
  10. Bengeo Primary School (1.8km)
Associated schools

Predecessor school†

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

  • Mrs Rachael Adler - Trustee. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2029.
  • Mr Gregor Anderson - Member. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Matthew Botheras - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 1 July 2013.
  • Mr Hamish Brown - Trustee. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Mr Simon Cox - Trustee. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mr Paul Eveleigh - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mrs Lorraine Feyi-Shonubi - Trustee. Appointed on 20 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 December 2027.
  • Mr Neill Hanlon - Trustee. Appointed on 7 October 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
  • Mr Mark Harris - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by academy members).
  • Mr Ian Hawkins - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 January 2018.
  • Mrs Charnima Devi Hennis - Trustee. Appointed on 20 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Hobbs - Trustee. Appointed on 20 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2027.
  • Dr Caroline Jones - Trustee. Appointed on 1 July 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2026.
  • Ms Catherine Macleod - Trustee. Appointed on 24 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Massey - Trustee. Appointed on 18 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2026.
  • Mr Mark McVicar - Trustee. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2027.
  • Mr Harvey Moore - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Original (signatory) members).
  • Mr Harvey Moore - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Orton - Trustee. Appointed on 17 May 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 May 2027.
  • Mr Allan Tyrer - Trustee. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 May 2029.
  • Mrs Maxine Webb - Trustee. Appointed on 1 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 June 2029.