Gracewood Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gracewood Academy
Address: Church Road, Rothwell
Town/City: Potters Bar
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: EN6 1EZ
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01707 655512
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Future Academies
Sponsor: Future Academies

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Georgina Charles
Capacity: 1082
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 420 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 39% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29%

Location and administration

URN: 152099
DfE Number: 919/4040
UKPRN: 10099774
UPRN: 10013905977
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Hertsmere (E07000098)
Constituency: Hertsmere (E14001284)
Electoral Ward: Potters Bar Parkfield (E05012191)

Easting & Northing: 525615E, 202042N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 42' 13.33" N 0° 11' 0.44" W
Plus Code: 9C3XPR38+FJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Georgina Charles - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr James Crooks - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 April 2029.
  • Mr Oliver Deed - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 August 2026.
  • Mr Oliver Deed - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 26 August 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 December 2028.
  • Mr Lawrence Foley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 25 August 2026.
  • Mr Andy Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mr Ying Hoi Kwan - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 June 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 January 2029.
  • Miss Athena Thomas - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2029.
  • Mr David Webster - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 19 January 2029.
  • Mr Ellis Weintrob - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 December 2028.