Open State Primary Mixed

Belswains Primary School

Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QJ
399 Pupils
390 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
14.20% FSM %
200 Boys
199 Girls
About Belswains Primary School

Belswains Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 399 pupils on roll. School capacity: 390. Current headteacher: Neysa Claridge.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Dacorum
Parliamentary Constituency Hemel Hempstead
Ward Bennetts End
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079530
URN 117365
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Deborah Woodman Chair of Governors 12/09/2024 22/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Edward Baker Governor 12/09/2024 11/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Barton Governor 18/09/2023 18/09/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Neysa Claridge Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Allison Culley Governor 01/11/2014 31/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Holile Curtis Governor 10/10/2025 10/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Holly Elsworth Governor 12/09/2024 11/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Fitzgibbon Governor 23/11/2021 06/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Che Gannarelli Governor 18/09/2023 18/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Jones Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Nafeesa Khan Governor 16/09/2021 15/09/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Nafeesa Khan Governor 15/09/2025 15/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Belswains Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
Belswains Primary School has 399 pupils, with a capacity of 390.
Belswains Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Belswains Primary School is Mrs Neysa Claridge.
Belswains Primary School is at Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QJ, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Belswains Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Belswains Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Neysa Claridge
Barnfield, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9QJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117365
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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