St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Coggeshall
Voluntary controlled primary school in Colchester (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
St Peter's is a maintained primary school serving children aged 2 to 11. With a rich history and strong ties to the community, we are committed to providing a high-quality education grounded in our core Christian values . Our dedicated team works tirelessly to create engaging learning experiences that encourage curiosity and personal growth.
We are extremely proud of the children and adults that form part of our aspirational and inclusive school community. Our high expectations enable children to make exceptional progress, regardless of their starting point or individual needs. Wellbeing and happiness are given high priority here at St Peter s, both for children and adults alike!
We aim to empower every child to make a positive contribution to the society in which they live, to advocate courageously for others, and to thrive in the fast-changing world in which they live.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Computing
- Music
- Swimming
- Forest School
- Letters and Sounds
- Little Wandle
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 115108
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Witham
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (14 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jayne Robertson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Walker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Tim Butt | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kathryn Worvell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Louise Cowan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Steven Hopkins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Caroline Bolton | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Sam Wilding | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mrs Vanessa Sullivan | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Chris Lamb | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Brian Meads | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mr Dan Greenwood | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Ms Leanne Horcox | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amanda Jackson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2016 · until 2029 |
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