Wix and Wrabness Primary School
Community primary school in Manningtree (Essex).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our school ethos and values are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens. Our vision is that every day everyone is:
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
Key facts
- URN
- 114739
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Clacton
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (5 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Ann Button | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Ann Button Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Christopher Yeldham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Joanna Thornicroft | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Michael Muldoon | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Ms Vanessa Lindsay | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Dale Bridges Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Headteacher James Newell Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2016 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record