Highfields 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
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to Highfields Primary School Whether you're a current pupil or parent, a former member of our school community, or simply browsing - it's lovely to have you here. Highfields is a vibrant and inclusive primary school serving our local community.
We're proud to offer a warm, supportive environment where every child is encouraged to grow, succeed, and feel a strong sense of belonging. Our aim is to provide a wide range of meaningful and engaging learning opportunities that help children grow into confident, independent, and responsible individuals - ready to flourish in any path they choose.
We believe in nurturing not only academic success but also the values that shape compassionate, forward-thinking citizens. Kindness, self-discipline, and a love of learning are at the core of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and ensure that every child feels seen, heard, and valued.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Gardening
- Netball
- Rugby
- Thrive Approach
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 114769
- 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
- Harwich and North Essex
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Malcolm Gentry | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2000 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Jack Mayhew | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Paula Strike | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Ben Hudson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr David Hewlett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Tara Marshall | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Martin Bright | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Russell Seeley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Dr Fiona Brayshaw | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Robert White | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Christine Deane | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2008 · until 2029 |
| Mr Matthew Embrey Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Amy Hutchings Former | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Beverley Kekwick Former | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2022 · term ended 2026 | |
| Mrs Katheryn Glover Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Christine Meadway Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 1998 · 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