Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School

School Lane, Essendon, AL9 6HD
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Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School
Essendon, AL9 6HD
80 Pupils
115 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
22.80% FSM %
46 Boys
34 Girls
About Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School

Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Essendon, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 80 pupils on roll. School capacity: 115. Current headteacher: Lesley Brennan.

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 Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Welwyn Hatfield
Parliamentary Constituency Welwyn Hatfield
Ward Brookmans Park and Little Heath
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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077396
URN 117393
Data Last Updated 26-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (1)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Rev Theresa Musiwacho Governor 09/09/2019 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Essendon, Hertfordshire.
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School has 80 pupils, with a capacity of 115.
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School is Mrs Lesley Brennan.
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School is at School Lane, Essendon, AL9 6HD, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Essendon CofE (VC) Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lesley Brennan
School Lane, Essendon, AL9 6HD
01707261209
www.essendon.herts.sch.uk
Location
AL9 6HD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 117393
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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