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Fearnhill School

Icknield Way West, Letchworth, SG6 4BA
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Fearnhill School
Letchworth, SG6 4BA
601 Pupils
1,055 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
37.30% FSM %
311 Boys
290 Girls
About Fearnhill School

Fearnhill School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 601 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,055. Current headteacher: Tim Spencer.

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 Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency North East Hertfordshire
Ward Letchworth Wilbury
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor Letchworth Garden City Education Partnership
UKPRN 10002428
URN 117504
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Aneurin Hathway Chair of Governors 12/03/2012 30/10/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Tina Bhartwas Governor 22/05/2023 21/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ilona Clifton Governor 06/06/2023 05/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Jacqueline Hawkes Governor 20/01/2020 19/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ruth Mann Governor 22/11/2021 02/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Mantle Governor 07/09/1992 02/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Zachary Marsh Governor 03/03/2025 02/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Filip Moryn Governor 20/01/2020 15/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Giles Neoh Governor 15/01/2024 02/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Mary Penny Governor 11/09/2017 10/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tim Spencer Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Simon Walton Governor 26/03/2012 21/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Icknield Infant and Nursery School
0.54 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
Wilbury Junior School
0.8 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
0.81 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
The Highfield School
0.92 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
North Herts Education Support Centre
1.03 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
St Francis College
1.1 km • Letchworth Garden City
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Fearnhill School is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Letchworth, Hertfordshire.
Fearnhill School has 601 pupils, with a capacity of 1,055.
Fearnhill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Fearnhill School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Fearnhill School is Mr Tim Spencer.
Fearnhill School is at Icknield Way West, Letchworth, SG6 4BA, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Fearnhill School: Has a sixth form.
Fearnhill School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tim Spencer
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, SG6 4BA
01462621200
www.fearnhill.herts.sch.uk/
Location
SG6 4BA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 117504
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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