Open Special Mixed

Southfield School

Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NN
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Southfield School
Hatfield, AL10 8NN
109 Pupils
103 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
59.80% FSM %
77 Boys
25 Girls
About Southfield School

Southfield School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 109 pupils on roll. School capacity: 103. Current headteacher: Angela O'Rourke.

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 special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Welwyn Hatfield
Parliamentary Constituency Welwyn Hatfield
Ward Hatfield South West
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 Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-1995
UKPRN 10078211
URN 130362
Data Last Updated 16-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Hebden Chair of Governors 27/04/2023 23/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gareth Brisbin Governor 16/10/2024 15/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Mari Donaldson Governor 04/02/2026 04/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Horsley Governor 29/01/2025 29/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Amrit Jandu Governor 04/02/2026 26/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Angela O'Rourke Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Toby Perrett Governor 03/07/2023 02/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Gemma Richardson Governor 21/05/2025 20/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lottie Tyers Governor 04/02/2026 04/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Clarissa Walsh Governor 11/02/2022 11/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Clarissa Walsh Governor 13/02/2026 12/02/2030 Elected by school staff
Karen Woolfenden Governor 26/04/2023 26/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School
0.06 km • Hatfield
Other
Bishop's Hatfield Girls' School
0.1 km • Hatfield
Other
Oak View Primary and Nursery School
0.23 km • Hatfield
Other
Hatfield Community Free School
0.26 km • Hatfield
Other
Onslow St Audrey's School
0.41 km • Hatfield
Other
Countess Anne Church of England School
0.91 km • Hatfield
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Southfield School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Hatfield, Hertfordshire.
Southfield School has 109 pupils, with a capacity of 103.
Southfield School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Southfield School is Mrs Angela O'Rourke.
Southfield School is at Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NN, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Southfield School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Angela O'Rourke
Woods Avenue, Hatfield, AL10 8NN
01707276504
www.southfield.herts.sch.uk
Location
AL10 8NN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 130362
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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