Harpenden Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Harpenden Academy
Address: 25 Vaughan Road
Town/City: Harpenden
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: AL5 4EL
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01582 716910
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Scholars' Education Trust
Sponsor: Scholars' Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Davies
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 216 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Free school meal eligibility: 5.1%

Location and administration

URN: 143648
DfE Number: 919/2060
UKPRN: 10061669
UPRN: 10093185143
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: St Albans (E07000240)
Constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted (E14001268)
Electoral Ward: Harpenden West (E05013955)

Easting & Northing: 513599E, 214305N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 48' 59.3" N 0° 21' 11.72" W
Plus Code: 9C3XRJ8W+HM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Nick Acton - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Dhanmita Boodhna - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Helen Camfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ellie Fielding - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mrs Shavalyea Gilbert - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Joanna Harman - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 December 2027.
  • Freya Rymill - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Antony Silvey - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 May 2030.
  • Emma Thomas-Sloley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2025.
  • Mrs Ceiridwen Withers - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 November 2025.