Open Other Primary Mixed

Crabtree Junior School

Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5PU
Part of: THE CRABTREE ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Crabtree Junior School
Harpenden, AL5 5PU
256 Pupils
256 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
0.40% FSM %
144 Boys
112 Girls
About Crabtree Junior School

Crabtree Junior School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 256 pupils on roll. School capacity: 256. Current headteacher: Emma Simmons.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District St Albans
Parliamentary Constituency Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Ward Harpenden East
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor IVY LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2014
UKPRN 10045675
URN 140708
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Scott Berney Chair of Local Governing Body 30/01/2026 19/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jane Long Chair of Local Governing Body 20/09/2024 29/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jane Long Local Governor 30/01/2026 10/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
Miss Emma Simmons Local Governor 06/03/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Scott Berney Shared Local Governor - Establishment 20/10/2020 19/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Hedges Shared Local Governor - Establishment 05/07/2023 04/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip Kendall Shared Local Governor - Establishment 11/09/2018 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Ms Jane Long Shared Local Governor - Establishment 11/09/2018 10/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Philip Newbery Shared Local Governor - Establishment 27/01/2023 26/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Max Smith Shared Local Governor - Establishment 14/11/2024 13/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Crabtree Infants' School
0.06 km • Harpenden
Other
High Beeches Primary School
0.39 km • Harpenden
Other
Sir John Lawes School
0.83 km • Harpenden
Other
Aldwickbury School
0.85 km •
Other
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
0.87 km • HARPENDEN
Other
The Grove Junior School
0.88 km • Harpenden
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Crabtree Junior School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
Crabtree Junior School has 256 pupils, with a capacity of 256.
Crabtree Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Crabtree Junior School is Miss Emma Simmons.
Crabtree Junior School is at Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5PU, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Crabtree Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Crabtree Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Emma Simmons
Crabtree Lane, Harpenden, AL5 5PU
01582623501
www.crabtreeschools.org
Location
AL5 5PU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140708
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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