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Prae Wood Primary School

King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4HZ
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Prae Wood Primary School
St Albans, AL3 4HZ
448 Pupils
459 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
3.20% FSM %
213 Boys
235 Girls
About Prae Wood Primary School

Prae Wood Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 448 pupils on roll. School capacity: 459. Current headteacher: Jenny Sheppard.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District St Albans
Parliamentary Constituency St Albans
Ward Verulam
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079547
URN 117315
Data Last Updated 04-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Tony Fitzpatrick Chair of Governors 29/04/2025 28/04/2029 Appointed by LA
Krupa Bhalsod Governor 10/02/2026 09/02/2030 Elected by parents
Richard Boyce Governor 14/09/2022 13/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joyce Field Governor 14/09/2022 13/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Fiona Harper Governor 11/01/2023 10/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Phillippa Lesnik Governor 01/09/2025 01/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Maria Morris Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Tom Pugh Governor 14/09/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jenny Sheppard Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Kate Walton Governor 30/04/2025 29/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Mary Willatt Governor 01/10/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
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0.88 km • St Albans
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The Marlborough Science Academy
1.03 km • St Albans
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St Albans School
1.11 km • St Albans
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The Abbey Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Albans
1.16 km • St Albans
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St Adrian Roman Catholic Primary School
1.36 km • St Albans
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Frequently Asked Questions
Prae Wood Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in St Albans, Hertfordshire.
Prae Wood Primary School has 448 pupils, with a capacity of 459.
Prae Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Prae Wood Primary School is Mrs Jenny Sheppard.
Prae Wood Primary School is at King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4HZ, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Prae Wood Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Prae Wood Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jenny Sheppard
King Harry Lane, St Albans, AL3 4HZ
01727751930
www.praewood.herts.sch.uk/
Location
AL3 4HZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 117315
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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