Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School — Primary School in Letchworth Garden City

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Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1AG

233 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

10.80% FSM %

130 Boys

103 Girls

About Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School

Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Letchworth Garden City, 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 233 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Andrew Brown.

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 aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	North East Hertfordshire
Ward	Letchworth Norton
Urban / Rural	Urban: 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	10077376
URN	117442
Data Last Updated	04-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Mark Hetherington	Chair of Governors	01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Keith Taylor	Chair of Governors	01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Rev Jess Batten	Governor	23/11/2023	22/11/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Andrew Brown	Governor	01/01/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Nicky Forrester	Governor	01/12/2022	30/11/2026	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Michael Greatorex	Governor	19/11/2025	18/11/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Rev Eugene Hanshaw	Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Relton Herron	Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Mark Hetherington	Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Jessney	Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Elected by school staff
Dr Theres Oakes	Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Hannah Taylor	Governor	01/03/2023	28/02/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)

Schools Nearby

The Grange Academy

1.07 km • Letchworth Garden City

Other

Northfields Infants and Nursery School

1.17 km • Letchworth Garden City

Other

The Knights Templar School

1.39 km • Baldock

Other

Brandles School

1.45 km • Baldock

Other

St Mary's Infants' School

1.74 km • Baldock

Other

St Mary's Junior Mixed School

1.8 km • Baldock

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School?

Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire.

How many pupils does Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School have?

Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School has 233 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School?

Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School?

The Headteacher at Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School is Mr Andrew Brown.

Where is Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School located?

Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School is at Norton Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1AG, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.

Does Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School currently open?

Norton St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Andrew Brown

Norton Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 1AG

01462623322

www.nortonstnicholas.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 117442

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026