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Derwent Primary School

Hitchin Road, Henlow, SG16 6BA
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Derwent Primary School
Henlow, SG16 6BA
371 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
13.30% FSM %
182 Boys
189 Girls
About Derwent Primary School

Derwent Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 371 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Samantha Barlow.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Central Bedfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Central Bedfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Hitchin
Ward Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor Derwent and Southill Federation
UKPRN 10077797
URN 109457
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Neil Parsons Chair of Governors 15/07/2025 30/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Samantha Barlow Governor 01/01/2023 01/01/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Abbey Barlow Governor 01/11/2025 04/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jacqueline Holmes Governor 01/07/2025 30/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Naomi Izzard Governor 01/05/2023 30/04/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Jackson Governor 15/07/2025 14/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Naomi Kerley Governor 01/05/2023 30/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rachel Pearce Governor 01/05/2023 30/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jon Purchase Governor 21/09/2023 20/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tenille Rimmer Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tenille Rimmer Governor 22/09/2022 21/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sarah Teale Governor 01/06/2025 31/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Stondon Lower School
1.92 km • Henlow
Other
Raynsford Church of England Academy
2.45 km • Henlow
Other
Gothic Mede Academy
2.46 km • Arlesey
Other
Henlow Church of England Academy
2.61 km • Henlow
Other
Clifton All Saints Academy
2.84 km • Near Shefford
Other
Samuel Whitbread Academy
3.18 km • Shefford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Derwent Primary School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire.
Derwent Primary School has 371 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Derwent Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Interim Headteacher at Derwent Primary School is Mrs Samantha Barlow.
Derwent Primary School is at Hitchin Road, Henlow, SG16 6BA, in the Central Bedfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Derwent Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Derwent Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Interim Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Barlow
Hitchin Road, Henlow, SG16 6BA
01462812047
www.derwentschool.co.uk
Location
SG16 6BA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 109457
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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