Countess Anne Church of England School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Countess Anne Church of England School
Address: School Lane
Town/City: Hatfield
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: AL10 8AX
Telephone Number: 01707 262840
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Countess Anne Church Of England School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: David Lodge
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 209 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11%

Location and administration

URN: 140238
DfE Number: 919/3406
UKPRN: 10043452
UPRN: 200003854751
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Welwyn Hatfield (E07000241)
Constituency: Welwyn Hatfield (E14001573)
Electoral Ward: Hatfield East (E05011062)
Diocese: CE32(Diocese of St Albans)

Easting & Northing: 523036E, 208883N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 45' 56.71" N 0° 13' 6.03" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQQ8J+8M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • John Mark Ainsley - Member. Appointed on 25 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mrs Vivianne Candy-Goosens - Trustee. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2030.
  • Reverend Darren Collins - Member. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Darren Collins - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Beata Crew-Gee - Trustee. Appointed on 22 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Mr Simon Freeman - Member. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Suraj Gaddam - Trustee. Appointed on 10 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2029.
  • Mr Murray Gifkins - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 1 July 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2028.
  • Mr Murray Gifkins - Member. Appointed on 15 September 2014 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Jill Knight - Trustee. Appointed on 10 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 June 2028.
  • Mr David Lodge - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 30 September 2013.
  • Mr David Lodge - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 October 2013.
  • David Lodge - Trustee. Appointed on 1 January 2002 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Hilary Morton - Trustee. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
  • Mr Steven Newton - Trustee. Appointed on 28 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 November 2028.
  • John Petersen - Trustee. Appointed on 16 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2030.
  • Mr Ajay Rajani - Trustee. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sue Rockhill - Trustee. Appointed on 5 October 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
  • Diocesan of St Albans Educational Trust - Member. Appointed on 1 October 2013 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Jakub Stezaly - Trustee. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2029.