Watchlytes Primary School — Primary School in Welwyn Garden City

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Watchlytes Primary School

Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AZ

158 Pupils

240 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

28.80% FSM %

86 Boys

72 Girls

About Watchlytes Primary School

Watchlytes Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Welwyn Garden City 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 158 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Nicki Jaeggi.

Information on Watchlytes 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 sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Welwyn Hatfield
Parliamentary Constituency	Welwyn Hatfield
Ward	Haldens
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
Trust / Sponsor	IVY LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-12-2022
UKPRN	10091129
URN	149333
Data Last Updated	30-09-2025

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Rebecca Dixon	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/10/2025	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Maureen Gregory	Chair of Local Governing Body	08/09/2023	09/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Elizabeth Burford	Local Governor	01/05/2020	30/04/2028	Elected by school staff
Ms Rebecca Dixon	Local Governor	01/09/2022	09/10/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Maureen Gregory	Local Governor	10/10/2025	07/09/2027	Appointed by academy members
Ms Nicki Jaeggi	Local Governor	17/01/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Anne McDonald	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2025	Elected by parents
Ms Tone Oeiaas	Local Governor	14/12/2023	13/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Antonia Wild	Local Governor	14/12/2023	13/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust