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The Cranbourne Primary School

Bridleway North, Hoddesdon, EN11 9PP
Part of: DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Cranbourne Primary School
Hoddesdon, EN11 9PP
410 Pupils
497 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
12.90% FSM %
229 Boys
181 Girls
About The Cranbourne Primary School

The Cranbourne Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Hoddesdon and the surrounding area in Hertfordshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 410 pupils on roll. School capacity: 497. Current headteacher: Rachel Semark.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Broxbourne
Parliamentary Constituency Broxbourne
Ward Hoddesdon North
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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10057972
URN 143410
Data Last Updated 11-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Robert McCarthy Chair of Local Governing Body 26/09/2023 25/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Emma Benzal Fowler Local Governor 01/09/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Murray Bruce Local Governor 13/03/2023 12/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Emma Foxcroft Local Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Nicholas Ince Local Governor 06/03/2025 05/03/2029 Elected by parents
Wendy Norton Local Governor 29/09/2025 28/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Nicola Reece Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rachel Semark Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mary Stevenson Local Governor 22/09/2025 21/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Christina Whellams Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
The John Warner School
0.36 km • Hoddesdon
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Forres Primary Academy
0.49 km • Hoddesdon
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Hailey Hall School
0.7 km • Hertford
Other
Roselands Primary School
0.84 km • Hoddesdon
Other
Rye Park Nursery School
0.89 km • Hoddesden
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Amwell View School
1.14 km • Ware
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cranbourne Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire.
The Cranbourne Primary School has 410 pupils, with a capacity of 497.
The Cranbourne Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Cranbourne Primary School is Mrs Rachel Semark.
The Cranbourne Primary School is at Bridleway North, Hoddesdon, EN11 9PP, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Cranbourne Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Cranbourne Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Semark
Bridleway North, Hoddesdon, EN11 9PP
01992416220
www.cranbourne.herts.sch.uk/
Location
EN11 9PP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143410
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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