Open State Primary Mixed

St Meryl School

The Mead, Watford, WD19 5BT
227 Pupils
240 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
11.40% FSM %
112 Boys
115 Girls
About St Meryl School

St Meryl School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Watford and the surrounding area in Hertfordshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 227 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Craig Davies.

Information on St Meryl School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Three Rivers
Parliamentary Constituency South West Hertfordshire
Ward Carpenders Park
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
Opened 01-01-1900
UKPRN 10079580
URN 117166
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Olga Cara Chair of Governors 01/03/2018 30/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sonal Davda Governor 20/03/2023 19/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Davies Governor 01/03/2020 28/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shruti Morjaria Governor 06/12/2017 30/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Robert Palin Governor 29/01/2024 29/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caron Plein Governor 20/05/2024 20/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Davina Raftery Governor 30/01/2023 29/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Eloise Swain Governor 05/09/2023 04/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
St Meryl School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Watford, Hertfordshire.
St Meryl School has 227 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
St Meryl School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at St Meryl School is Mr Craig Davies.
St Meryl School is at The Mead, Carpenders Park, Watford, WD19 5BT, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at St Meryl School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Meryl School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Craig Davies
The Mead, Carpenders Park, Watford, WD19 5BT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 117166
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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