Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy — Primary School in Hitchin

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Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Hitchin, SG5 1NS

263 Pupils

230 Capacity

7–11 Age Range

13.70% FSM %

118 Boys

145 Girls

About Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy

Wilshere-Dacre Junior Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 263 pupils on roll. School capacity: 230. Current headteacher: Sarah Smith.

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	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Region	East of England
Administrative District	North Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Hitchin
Ward	Hitchin Bearton
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
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	REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-03-2014
UKPRN	10044936
URN	140611
Data Last Updated	09-07-2025

Governors & Trustees (4)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Luis Andrade	Local Governor	01/01/2016	31/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Thomas Hallam	Local Governor	21/09/2022	20/09/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Harrinder Pattar	Local Governor	23/11/2022	22/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Smith	Local Governor	24/11/2014	23/11/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal