Galleywood Infant School
Community primary school in CHELMSFORD (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
At Galleywood Infant School we believe that learning should be fun, purposeful and challenging. We aim to develop confident, thoughtful individuals who take ownership of their learning, persevere in order to succeed and feel proud of their achievements.
Through inspiring, creative teaching within a rich and engaging curriculum we aim to equip each child with the skills they need to be responsible citizens and lead a happy and fulfilling life.
We believe that teamwork and positive partnerships with families, colleagues, governors and the wider community will nurture, support and encourage our children and prepare them to embark upon future challenges with enthusiasm, courage, confidence and aspiration.
Galleywood Infant School Barnard Road Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8RR Headteacher - Mrs Sarah Manning Senco - Mrs Kelly Fennell Chair of Governors - Mr Richard Holmes
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Cooking
- Drama
- Football
- Gardening
- Gymnastics
- Multi-Sports
- Tennis
- Discovery Education Espresso
- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 114887
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Maldon
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Holmes Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Chloe Needham | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mrs Kelly Fennell | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Faye Michelle Dennis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Matthew Hudson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Emma Macallan | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jo Ferguson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Margaret Thomas | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Michelle Cracknell | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kate Phillips | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Anna Atkinson | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Chloe Needham Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sarah Manning Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2006 · term ended 2026 |
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