About Us
Our School
We are a one-form entry with pupils ranging from the age of 4-11 years. We believe at Dewhurst St Mary that we have an exceptional school where we aim to ensure everyone is valued and respected. Through the hard work and dedication of all our staff and governors we aim to provide an educational and …
Vision & Values
Our Christian vision and values are rooted at the centre of everything we do and are actively promoted amongst children, staff and governors. They help us to live out our Christian Vision. Each half term, we focus on a different Christian Value. This is done explicitly through our Collective Worship time, but also throughout our …
Being a Church School
Dewhurst St Mary Church of England School is a Church school within the Diocese of St Albans. As a Church school, we have a Christian distinctive character and uphold shared Christian values. This gives our school a sense of community and supports us in creating a nurturing and caring environment for our pupils where everyone …
Inspection Reports
We were last inspected in 2017 and were pleased with our rating. The findings helped to inform our School Development Plan. We always welcome our parents’ views. Please take a minute to complete the Parent View questionnaire below.
School History
The Oldest Church School in the Diocese of St Albans The Robert Dewhurst School Foundation was created in an indenture dated 31st December 1642 by which Robert Dewhurst handed over the school he had previously established for poor boys of the parish and its endowing property to the first body of twelve trustees. The Dewhurst …
Admissions
As a Voluntary Controlled Church of England School the Admission Policy is in accordance with that outlined for community Primary schools in the Local Education Authority’s Admissions Guide to Parents, a copy of this is available from the School or Hertfordshire Local Education Authority. Parents considering sending their child to our school are usually welcome …
Staff
Teaching Staff Name Role Responsibility Miss Ranson Headteacher Designated Senior Person (DSP) for Child Protection Health & Safety Finance Appraiser CPD Website Assessment/Progress PSHCE Ms Thornton Deputy Head Teaching and Learning CURRICULUM Curriculum /Teaching & Learning Leader Assessment/Progress Offsite visits Co-ordinator Pupil Voice / Worship Leaders Collective Worship Leader Science Subject Leader Forest school Leader …