Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy
Address: Fishponds Road
Town/City: Hitchin
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG5 1NS
Country: 10070041104
Telephone Number: 01462 459215
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Reach2 Academy Trust
Sponsor: Reach2 Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Smith
Capacity: 230
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 253 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.8%

Location and administration

URN: 140611
DfE Number: 919/2038
UKPRN: 10044936
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: North Hertfordshire (E07000099)
Constituency: Hitchin and Harpenden (E14000749)
Electoral Ward: Hitchin Bearton (E05004768)

Easting & Northing: 518217E, 229762N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 57' 15.93" N 0° 16' 51.61" W
Plus Code: 9C3XXP39+QH

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Luis Andrade - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Ms Guro Eide - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2024.
  • Mrs Guro Eide - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2024.
  • Mr Thomas Hallam - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Mrs Erica Hodges - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2024.
  • Mr Harrinder Pattar - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2026.
  • Mrs Janet Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2023.
  • Mrs Sarah Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 23 November 2025.
  • Miss Becky Sullivan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2023.