St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School — Primary School in Ware

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St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School

Ware, SG12 0RL

236 Pupils

240 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

14.00% FSM %

120 Boys

116 Girls

About St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 7–11 based in Hertfordshire, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 236 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Hannah Orton.

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 controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Hertford and Stortford
Ward	Ware St Mary's
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	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10078507
URN	117409
Data Last Updated	03-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Linda Butterfield	Chair of Governors	02/08/2018	01/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Andrews	Governor	01/09/2020	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Barbara Brown	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Anthony Davis	Governor	08/03/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Rishi Fernando	Governor	01/09/2020	31/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clare Finch	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lynne Griffiths	Governor	30/01/2022	31/08/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Jenny Heuvelmans	Governor	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Joyce	Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alice Morden	Governor	17/10/2022	16/10/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Marina Murphy	Governor	08/03/2022	31/08/2026	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Claire Murphy	Governor	16/09/2020	15/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Kingshill Infant School

0.13 km • Ware

Other

Larkspur Academy

0.63 km • Ware

Other

Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery

1.01 km • Ware

Other

St Catherine's Church of England Primary School

1.06 km • Ware

Other

The Chauncy School

1.15 km • Ware

Other

Priors Wood Primary School

1.25 km • Ware

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School?

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ware, Hertfordshire.

How many pupils does St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School have?

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School has 236 pupils, with a capacity of 240.

What is the age range at St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School?

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.

Is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School a faith school?

Yes, St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School?

The Headteacher at St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School is Mrs Hannah Orton.

Where is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School located?

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School is at Heath Drive, Ware, SG12 0RL, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.

Does St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School currently open?

St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Hannah Orton

Heath Drive, Ware, SG12 0RL

01920463641

www.stmarys306.herts.sch.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 117409

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026