High Wych Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Sawbridgeworth

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High Wych Church of England Primary School

Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0JB

227 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

13.60% FSM %

120 Boys

107 Girls

About High Wych Church of England Primary School

High Wych Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Sawbridgeworth, 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 227 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Michelle Moulsher.

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	East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Hertford and Stortford
Ward	Much Hadham
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	10077394
URN	117398
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Matt Littlewood	Chair of Governors	28/03/2024	21/06/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Littlewood	Chair of Governors	21/06/2025	20/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alan Ashworth	Governor	22/04/2024	21/04/2028	Appointed by LA
Mrs Fiona Collins	Governor	22/04/2025	21/04/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Cracknell	Governor	10/07/2025	09/07/2029	Elected by parents
Revd Alison Jackson	Governor	21/09/2022	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Matt Littlewood	Governor	22/06/2021	21/06/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Catherine McHugh	Governor	22/06/2021	21/06/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Catherine McHugh	Governor	10/07/2025	09/07/2029	Elected by parents
Miss Julia Monk	Governor	26/09/2024	21/04/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Michelle Moulsher	Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Cath Sharples	Governor	14/11/2024	13/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Mandeville Primary School

2.08 km • Sawbridgeworth

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2.29 km • Sawbridgeworth

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Reedings Junior School

2.46 km • Sawbridgeworth

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Leventhorpe

2.55 km • Sawbridgeworth

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Harlowbury Primary School

2.74 km • Harlow

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Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School

2.86 km • Old Harlow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is High Wych Church of England Primary School?

High Wych Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.

How many pupils does High Wych Church of England Primary School have?

High Wych Church of England Primary School has 227 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at High Wych Church of England Primary School?

High Wych Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is High Wych Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, High Wych Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at High Wych Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at High Wych Church of England Primary School is Mrs Michelle Moulsher.

Where is High Wych Church of England Primary School located?

High Wych Church of England Primary School is at High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0JB, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.

Does High Wych Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at High Wych Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is High Wych Church of England Primary School currently open?

High Wych Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Michelle Moulsher

High Wych, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0JB

01279722109

www.highwych.herts.sch.uk/

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 117398

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026