Thomas Harding Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Thomas Harding Junior School
Address: Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill, Thomas Harding Junior School
Town/City: Chesham
County: Buckinghamshire
Postcode: HP5 1LR
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01494 782211
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust
Sponsor: Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Ruddell
Capacity: 240
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 238 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.6%

Location and administration

URN: 145069
DfE Number: 825/2205
UKPRN: 10065185
UPRN: 100081184709
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Chesham and Amersham (E14001162)
Electoral Ward: Chesham South (E05015946)

Easting & Northing: 495819E, 201174N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 42' 6.39" N 0° 36' 53.01" W
Plus Code: 9C3XP92P+P4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Joanne Butler - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 29 March 2027.
  • Ms Lucy Hinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 May 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 16 May 2026.
  • Mrs STEPH Kuschel - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Llewellyn - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 20 May 2029.
  • Mr Joel Marris - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sumaira Naqvi - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
  • Mr Chris Nichols - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 November 2028.
  • Dr Viraj Rajadhyaksha - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Dr Viraj Rajadhyaksha - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2025.
  • Mrs Samantha Ruddell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Samantha Ruddell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Jane Savory - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 November 2028.