Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School
URN: 117563 • Hertford SG14 2LR
Overview
- Name
- Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School
- URN
- 117563
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lorraine Gauld (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01992583239
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Birch Green, Hertford SG14 2LR
Summary
Hertingfordbury Cowper Primary School is a voluntary aided church school located in Birch Green, Hertfordshire, serving a mixed-gender cohort of 225 pupils. The school operates as a one-form entry primary, offering education from Early Years through Year 6. Its Christian ethos, rooted in the teachings of Jesus, guides the school's values and approach to education, fostering a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
The curriculum at Hertingfordbury Cowper is broad and designed to create rich learning experiences, promoting both academic and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on music, with every child learning to play an instrument and opportunities to participate in orchestras and choirs. Physical education is also a priority, encouraging a healthy lifestyle through various activities and competitions.
Community involvement is integral to the school's mission, as it seeks to build strong relationships within the local area. Hertingfordbury Cowper aims to support the holistic development of each child, ensuring their educational, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs are met in a supportive and inclusive setting.
The curriculum at Hertingfordbury Cowper is broad and designed to create rich learning experiences, promoting both academic and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on music, with every child learning to play an instrument and opportunities to participate in orchestras and choirs. Physical education is also a priority, encouraging a healthy lifestyle through various activities and competitions.
Community involvement is integral to the school's mission, as it seeks to build strong relationships within the local area. Hertingfordbury Cowper aims to support the holistic development of each child, ensuring their educational, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical needs are met in a supportive and inclusive setting.
Useful links
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal 1 Dec 2022 (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- School Events (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Safeguarding Policies (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bengeo Primary School (72.8)
- Abel Smith School (66.6)
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (64.5)
- Watton-at-Stone Primary and Nursery School (63.8)
- Wheatcroft Primary School (63.1)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 235
- Pupils
- 225
- Boys
- 107
- Girls
- 118
- FSM %
- 2.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 225 | 107 | 118 | 235 | 2.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 225 | 112 | 113 | 235 | 4.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 223 | 117 | 106 | 235 | 3.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 223 | 117 | 106 | 235 | 3.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 228 | 121 | 107 | 235 | 3.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 227 | 117 | 110 | 235 | 1.00 |
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