Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Hertford

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Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Hertford, SG13 8RA

112 Pupils

115 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

6.50% FSM %

56 Boys

56 Girls

About Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Hertford, 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 112 pupils on roll. School capacity: 115. Current headteacher: Sarah Bridgman.

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	Hertsmere
Ward	Northaw and Cuffley
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	10070379
URN	117396
Data Last Updated	22-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Matthew Clutterbuck	Chair of Governors	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Monica Binning	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Elected by parents
Miss Rosie Bower	Governor	24/02/2025	31/08/2025	Elected by school staff
Mrs Sarah Bridgman	Governor	01/01/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Aletia DeBeer	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Louise Delfino	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Joseph Dove	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Laura Field	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr John Hardman	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Susan Hawkins	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amy Lilley	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Marks	Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB

Schools Nearby

Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School

2.25 km • Waltham Cross

Other

Cuffley School

2.79 km • Potters Bar

Other

Woodside Primary School

3.04 km • Waltham Cross

Other

Northaw Church of England Primary School

3.33 km •

Other

Bayford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

3.38 km • Hertford

Other

Queenswood School

3.75 km • Hatfield

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hertford, Hertfordshire.

How many pupils does Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School have?

Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School has 112 pupils, with a capacity of 115.

What is the age range at Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School is Mrs Sarah Bridgman.

Where is Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School located?

Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School is at Newgate Street Village, Hertford, SG13 8RA, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.

Does Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School currently open?

Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Sarah Bridgman

Newgate Street Village, Hertford, SG13 8RA

01707872395

www.ponsbourne.herts.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 117396

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026