The Cranbourne Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Cranbourne Primary School
Address: Bridleway North
Town/City: Hoddesdon
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: EN11 9PP
Telephone Number: 01992 416220
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Danes Educational Trust
Sponsor: St Clement Danes School

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Semark
Capacity: 450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 409 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.9%

Location and administration

URN: 143410
DfE Number: 919/2384
UKPRN: 10057972
UPRN: 148034021
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Broxbourne (E07000095)
Constituency: Broxbourne (E14001139)
Electoral Ward: Hoddesdon North (E05009007)

Easting & Northing: 537635E, 210527N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 46' 37.66" N 0° 0' 22.55" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQXGV+VF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Emma Benzal Fowler - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Murray Bruce - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 March 2027.
  • Ms Emma Foxcroft - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Nicholas Ince - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 March 2029.
  • Mr Robert McCarthy - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Wendy Norton - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2029.
  • Mrs Rachel Semark - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mary Stevenson - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Ms Christina Whellams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.