Open Free School Primary Mixed

Harpenden Academy

25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, AL5 4EL
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Harpenden Academy
Harpenden, AL5 4EL
214 Pupils
— Capacity
4–11 Age Range
6.50% FSM %
98 Boys
116 Girls
About Harpenden Academy

Harpenden Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Hertfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 214 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Lisa Davies.

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 Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District St Albans
Parliamentary Constituency Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Ward Harpenden West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10061669
URN 143648
Data Last Updated 10-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Dhanmita Boodhna Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Nick Acton Local Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Elected by parents
Helen Camfield Local Governor 13/12/2023 13/12/2027 Elected by parents
Andrea Dalton Local Governor 22/11/2023 15/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Davies Local Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ellie Fielding Local Governor 12/11/2025 11/11/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Shavalyea Gilbert Local Governor 17/11/2022 16/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Joanna Harman Local Governor 19/12/2023 18/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Leggott Local Governor 18/07/2017 17/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Antony Silvey Local Governor 03/05/2022 02/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Emma Thomas-Sloley Local Governor 01/09/2025 12/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ceiridwen Withers Local Governor 01/09/2021 11/11/2025 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Nicholas CofE VA Primary School
0.37 km • Harpenden
Other
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
0.48 km • HARPENDEN
Other
St George's School
0.72 km • Harpenden
Other
Crabtree Infants' School
0.86 km • Harpenden
Other
St Hilda's School
0.88 km • Harpenden
Other
Crabtree Junior School
0.9 km • Harpenden
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Harpenden Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
Harpenden Academy has 214 pupils.
Harpenden Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Harpenden Academy is Mrs Lisa Davies.
Harpenden Academy is at 25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, AL5 4EL, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Harpenden Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Harpenden Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Davies
25 Vaughan Road, Harpenden, AL5 4EL
01582716910
www.harpendenacademy.co.uk
Location
AL5 4EL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143648
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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