Open State Primary Mixed

Purwell Primary School

Fairfield Way, Hitchin, SG4 0PU
163 Pupils
243 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
34.20% FSM %
96 Boys
67 Girls
About Purwell Primary School

Located in Hitchin (SG4 0PU), Purwell Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Hertfordshire.

It has 163 pupils on roll. School capacity: 243. Current headteacher: Richard Cano.

Data for Purwell Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

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 North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Hitchin
Ward Hitchin Walsworth
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 10079569
URN 117224
Data Last Updated 04-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Gareth Bates Chair of Governors 08/10/2018 07/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Agnieszka Abbott Governor 17/01/2022 17/01/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Gavin Bonthron Governor 13/03/2023 13/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Richard Cano Governor 01/09/2006 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Truc Doan Governor 10/02/2025 10/02/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Dorta Hoxha Governor 10/02/2025 10/02/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Christine Johnson Governor 08/02/2022 08/02/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Hazel Lancaster Governor 12/04/2021 11/04/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Hazel Lancaster Governor 04/09/2023 04/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sharon Mullan Governor 01/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Sharp Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Melda Squires Governor 13/03/2023 13/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Frequently Asked Questions
Purwell Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Purwell Primary School has 163 pupils, with a capacity of 243.
Purwell Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Purwell Primary School is Mr Richard Cano.
Purwell Primary School is at Fairfield Way, Hitchin, SG4 0PU, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Purwell Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Purwell Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Richard Cano
Fairfield Way, Hitchin, SG4 0PU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117224
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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