Open State Primary Mixed

William Ransom Primary School

Stuart Drive, Hitchin, SG4 9QB
Region Map Compare Catchment Chances Nearby League Tables Similar Schools Website
Schools in England
National Education Directory
William Ransom Primary School
Hitchin, SG4 9QB
422 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
2.60% FSM %
212 Boys
210 Girls
About William Ransom Primary School

William Ransom Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 422 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Tony Plunkett.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Hitchin
Ward Hitchin Highbury
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
UKPRN 10071997
URN 117314
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew Fennemore Chair of Governors 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matt Abbott Governor 17/04/2023 16/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Albert Governor 14/11/2015 31/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin Briggs Governor 24/09/2022 23/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jane Buchanan Governor 25/06/2021 24/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Chapman Governor 03/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Mahammad Hammad Farooq Governor 27/09/2023 04/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sam Hankin Governor 01/08/2021 31/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anna Jackson Governor 01/10/2023 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Kent Governor 03/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Susie Kholodenko Governor 21/03/2023 20/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Massey Governor 29/06/2023 09/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Andrew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Hitchin
0.51 km • Hitchin
Other
Mary Exton Primary School
0.53 km • Hitchin
Other
Hitchin Girls' School
0.71 km • Hitchin
Other
Whitehill Junior School
0.89 km • Hitchin
Other
Highbury Infant School and Nursery
0.95 km • Hitchin
Other
Purwell Primary School
1 km • Hitchin
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
William Ransom Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
William Ransom Primary School has 422 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
William Ransom Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at William Ransom Primary School is Mr Tony Plunkett.
William Ransom Primary School is at Stuart Drive, Hitchin, SG4 9QB, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at William Ransom Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
William Ransom Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Tony Plunkett
Stuart Drive, Hitchin, SG4 9QB
01462624777
www.wransom.co.uk/
Location
SG4 9QB  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in Hertfordshire School Website
Quick Summary
URN 117314
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
© 2026 Schools in England. All rights reserved — Open Government Licence.
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!