Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RD
253 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
8.00% FSM %
116 Boys
137 Girls
About St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin

Located in Hitchin (SG4 9RD), St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Hertfordshire.

It has 253 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Laura Murphy.

Data for St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin 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 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 Hitchin
Ward Hitchin Bearton
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 10070363
URN 117467
Data Last Updated 11-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael Cranfield Chair of Governors 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Michael Cranfield Chair of Governors 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rebecca Barlow Governor 01/11/2024 31/10/2028 Elected by parents
Rev Christopher Bunce Governor 02/07/2025 01/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Burrows Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Cave Governor 18/12/2023 17/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Joey Farnell Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Emma Grenfell Governor 01/08/2024 31/07/2028 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Laura Murphy Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Lorraine Stanforth Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ian Todd Governor 04/03/2009 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Brian Towler Governor 23/03/2024 22/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin has 253 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is Mrs Laura Murphy.
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is at Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RD, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin: Does not have a sixth form.
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Murphy
Benslow Lane, Hitchin, SG4 9RD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117467
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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