Our Academies & Services
Spiral Partnership Trust is a learning community which includes seven primary schools and out of school clubs. We also support the delivery of special needs support across the local area through DSPL7. We provide an interesting and engaging education to 1800 pupils and wider services to families in our local communities.
Spiral Partnership Trust aims to expand to take advantage of the efficiencies and economies of scale that can be achieved by growth but will remain small enough to be people focused, thus balancing the efficiencies of size with the stability and capacity to ensure sustained improvement. We work closely with Herts for Learning and are an active part of all local networks and partnerships, putting us at the heart of the Hertfordshire family of schools.
Colney Heath Primary School
Colney Heath Primary School is an inclusive, friendly school located in a village environment, where we are proud to work with our families to ensure our children have an excellent start to their education. Staff know the children well, our children care for one another, and this develops strong relationships that help our children to thrive. The curriculum offers a rich programme of personal development, alongside the foundational skills and knowledge needed to prepare children for their next stage of learning. Our extensive school grounds are used for creative outdoor play, as well as supporting our curriculum learning. We believe in life-long learning for all, and that our children demonstrate this, alongside our other school values of kindness, belonging and being involved : the qualities needed in our society.
Head: Anne Clark
Telephone: 01727 823898
Academy Converter: 1st April 2026
Fleetville Infant & Nursery School
Fleetville Infant and Nursery School is a popular 3 form entry Infant & Nursery School with a strong community feel which serves a diverse local community. The school was rated Outstanding in December 2023 and is committed to achieving high standards in a positive, nurturing environment where children are happy, safe and supported to thrive. This results in well-rounded children who are keen learners. The school has excellent relationships with parents and a very successful PTA who contribute to the children's experiences and enrichment of the curriculum. The school works very closely with Fleetville Junior School to ensure a positive and smooth transition for the children and families. The school's values, the 4Bees, underpin all aspects of school life and contribute to the positive and culture for the whole school community.
Head: Jen Gardner
Telephone: 01727 519221
Most recent Ofsted: Outstanding
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Pupils thrive in this nurturing school; the school’s values are the backbone of school life; an exceptionally positive atmosphere threads throughout all aspects of school life.
Ofsted December 2023
Fleetville Junior School
Fleetville Junior School is a large three form entry school. We are proud to provide our children with an engaging, exciting and empowering curriculum that equips them with the skills and knowledge they need to be good citizens in an ever-changing environment. Our values, Be Inspired, Be Kind, Be Accomplished, are weaved through everything we do and every interaction that we make. We are proud of the vast opportunities we offer our pupils to help with their personal development and ensure they become independent, resilient learners. At Fleetville Juniors, we achieve fantastic outcomes for our pupils. We ensure that they are academically and socially ready for the next stage in their education and are proud of their achievements.
Head: Clare Whitehouse
Telephone: 01727 519224
Most recent Ofsted: Good
Pupils live up to the staff’s high expectations; due to well-sequenced planning, pupils learn a depth of knowledge. They behave exceptionally well.
Ofsted November 2023
Forres Primary Academy
Forres Primary Academy is a thriving primary school in Rye Park Hoddesdon which has the highest expectations and aspirations for all of its pupils. We are a happy community school that nurtures and cares for all of its pupils. We strongly believe that every child has a right to education and to be the best that they can be.
Our curriculum is creative and rich in the delivery of the basic skills as well as the mastery and application of knowledge. We pride ourselves on our learning environment that reflects the emphasis we also place on sports and arts to help enrich the learning experience of our children.
We aim to recognise and celebrate the individuality of our pupils and the broadening diversity of our school community. We forge strong links with the local churches and other organisations in and around our area.
Head: Gavin Douglas
Telephone: 01992 467821
Academy converter: 1st September 2024
Mandeville Primary School
Mandeville Primary School is a thriving, two form entry primary and nursery school at the heart of a diverse community where children’s strengths and differences are acknowledged, represented and celebrated. Set in extensive grounds, the school is a modern, light and airy building with excellent resources throughout. Mandeville is a forward-thinking school which uses national and internationally recognised research to provide an excellent education, developing confident learners who are empowered to find their voice in the world. We invest in the professional development of our adults and, as a result, enjoy the benefits of a highly skilled, stable staff who are often required to share their expertise widely with schools county-wide. Our four values, “be kind, be brave, be involved, be a learner” are embedded in all we do with kindness as the cornerstone of our whole school ethos.
Head: Cathy Longhurst
Telephone: 01727 519220
Most recent Ofsted: Good
Pupils are keen to learn and experience a curriculum that is carefully planned and excites their interests. Staff know the pupils well, personally and academically.
Ofsted October 2021
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School is a 1-form entry primary school that joined the Spiral Partnership Trust in July 2018. Mount Pleasant Lane is a happy, safe and vibrant learning community where we challenge and motivate pupils to learn. It is our belief that every child should have the opportunity to be the best they can be; to enjoy their schooling and achieve as well as they can. This is underpinned by our four core values - We are kind, We are brave, We are responsible and We are learners.
Learning is for life and we aim to give our children the best skills and knowledge possible to equip them for life beyond primary school. We understand the importance of promoting children’s wellbeing and mental health at all times; so that they can grow into healthy and happy people who contribute positively to society.
Executive Head: Alex Lindley
Head of School: Jen Bradshaw
Telephone: 01923 672729
Most recent Ofsted: Good
Pupils experience a curriculum which links to their local community; pupils understand the high expectations set for them.
Ofsted November 2022
Springmead Primary School
Springmead Primary School is situated in the Panshanger area of Welwyn Garden City. Joining the Spiral Partnership Trust in April 2018 has led to continuously raised standards in all areas of teaching and learning by working with our outstanding Trust schools. Our values of care, respect and self-control are central to our everyday lives and are relevant to pupils and staff in all that we do. Our vision through our learning values of independence, teamwork, creativity, reflection, problem-solving and risk-taking is to support and develop our children into becoming fully rounded confident members of society who, when they leave us, have the skills and knowledge to take advantage of every opportunity that they are presented with.
Executive Head: Karen Cayford
Head of School: Hannah Clarke
Telephone: 01727 331508
Most recent Ofsted: Good
Pupils access a well-designed curriculum; they respond well to the established high expectations and live out the school’s values of being brave, reflective and part of a team.
Ofsted July 2022
DSPL7
DSPL is a Hertfordshire-wide partnership approach where parents, carers, staff in early years settings and schools, further education colleges, local authority officers and representatives from other agencies, work together as part of an Area Group to ensure that there is a range of provision and support services available in their local community. There are nine DSPL Area Groups across the county that meet regularly to discuss what services are available and to influence how services are shaped and developed to ensure the children and young people with SEND in their area receive the right support in their educational activities.
DSPL7 covers the areas of St Albans and Harpenden, including the surrounding villages of Kimpton, Wheathampstead, Redbourn, Colney Heath, London Colney, Park Street and Bricket Wood. Schools and families can access DSPL7 services if they live in these areas or have children who attend a school in DSPL7. All our services are fully funded.
DSPL7 Manager: Elaine Bridle
Telephone: 01727 519229
FACES
FACES is our out of school provision and runs clubs in 4 of our schools. It provides high quality out of school hours' childcare ensuring physical, emotional and individual needs of all children are met within a safe environment with an emphasis on respect and equal opportunity for all. Staff provide a broad range of experiences within a stimulating setting and nurture, encourage and provide each child with the support necessary for them to succeed.
FACES Area Managers: Rosie Joyce & Jemma Hope
Telephone: 01727 519226