St Helen's Church of England Primary School — Primary School in St Albans

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St Helen's Church of England Primary School

St Albans, AL4 8AN

187 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

8.00% FSM %

95 Boys

92 Girls

About St Helen's Church of England Primary School

St Helen's Church of England Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Hertfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 187 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Andrew Harris.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Hertfordshire or 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	St Albans
Parliamentary Constituency	Harpenden and Berkhamsted
Ward	Sandridge & Wheathampstead
Urban / Rural	Larger 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	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10070365
URN	117462
Data Last Updated	20-10-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Richard O'Connor	Chair of Governors	22/09/2025	30/09/2029	Appointed by LA
Mrs Toni Argent	Governor	10/03/2025	09/03/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Vicky Baker	Governor	07/07/2025	06/07/2029	Elected by school staff
Revd Richard Banham	Governor	01/09/2010	01/09/2025	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Samantha Brookes	Governor	03/11/2024	02/11/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Calvin Chong	Governor	28/09/2023	27/09/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Alastair Denton	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Ellis	Governor	01/10/2022	30/09/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Janey Foster	Governor	01/07/2025	30/06/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Andrew Harris	Governor	01/09/2024	01/09/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Susan Howard	Governor	01/07/2025	30/06/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Janet Ling	Governor	01/07/2025	30/06/2029	Foundation/sponsor members

Schools Nearby

Beech Hyde Primary School and Nursery

0.53 km • St. Albans

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2.49 km •

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High Beeches Primary School

2.92 km • Harpenden

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The Grove Infant and Nursery School

2.92 km • Harpenden

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Katherine Warington School

2.93 km • Harpenden

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The Grove Junior School

2.98 km • Harpenden

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

St Helen's Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in St Albans, Hertfordshire.

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

St Helen's Church of England Primary School has 187 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

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

St Helen's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

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

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

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

The Headteacher at St Helen's Church of England Primary School is Headteacher Andrew Harris.

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

St Helen's Church of England Primary School is at Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8AN, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.

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

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

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

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

Contact

Headteacher

Headteacher Andrew Harris

Brewhouse Hill, Wheathampstead, St Albans, AL4 8AN

01582832106

sthelens.herts.sch.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 117462

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026