St Michael's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Voluntary aided primary school in Chelmsford (Essex).
Location
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By God's love, we all flourish together. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. St Michael's Church of England (VA) Junior School is located in the village of Galleywood, on the outskirts of Chelmsford, and shares its site with Galleywood Infants School, fostering a strong and growing partnership.
We value a sense of family and aim to create a welcoming environment for children, parents, teachers, and the wider community as we work towards 'outstanding' with a clear vision for the future.
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.- Purple Mash
- Zones of Regulation
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 115197
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 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
- Maldon
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 4 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Hyland | Chair of Governors | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jane Elizabeth Cregan-Bird Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Clare Morris | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Tom Emmett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Richard Hyland | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jack Dougherty | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lisa Dines | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Francesca Watkinson | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Rowen Prigg | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| The Reverend David Cattle | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2018 |
| Mrs Stephanie Drake Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Steve Maddox Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Paul Smith Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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