Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Voluntary controlled primary school in Colchester (Essex).
Location
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Layer-de-la-Haye Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Church of England primary school located in Colchester, Essex. The school caters for boys and girls aged 5 to 11. The Headteacher is Donna Gaffney.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 115080
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Witham
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Craig Last | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Brian Turner | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Revd Jo Wood | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mr Malcolm Bailey | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Paul Olley | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Caroline Chambers | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Donna Gaffney | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Revd Michael Hatchett Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lyndsey Humble Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Edward Taylor-Graham Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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