Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Barkway VA Church of England First School

84 High Street, Barkway, SG8 8EF
33 Pupils
57 Capacity
4–9 Age Range
50.00% FSM %
20 Boys
13 Girls
About Barkway VA Church of England First School

Barkway VA Church of England First School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–9 based in Hertfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 33 pupils on roll. School capacity: 57. Current headteacher: Lara Miere.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Hertfordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency North East Hertfordshire
Ward Ermine
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080110
URN 117422
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Amy Martin Chair of Governors 02/04/2021 02/04/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Paula Baker Governor 17/01/2024 16/01/2028 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Rev Mark Bridgen Governor 21/05/2024 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Sharon Brown Governor 01/09/2017 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr John Harding Governor 14/01/2025 13/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lara Miere Governor 14/09/2021 13/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Ross Whitaker Governor 11/10/2021 10/10/2029 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Barkway VA Church of England First School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Barkway, Hertfordshire.
Barkway VA Church of England First School has 33 pupils, with a capacity of 57.
Barkway VA Church of England First School caters for pupils aged 4 to 9.
Yes, Barkway VA Church of England First School has a Church of England religious character.
The Acting- Headteacher at Barkway VA Church of England First School is Miss Lara Miere.
Barkway VA Church of England First School is at 84 High Street, Barkway, SG8 8EF, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Barkway VA Church of England First School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barkway VA Church of England First School is currently open.
Contact
Acting- Headteacher
Miss Lara Miere
84 High Street, Barkway, SG8 8EF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117422
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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