St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Epping (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
Our school is a happy, welcoming place. Our staff are highly skilled, enthusiastic and all put the needs of our children at the forefront of their daily work. Everyone at St. Andrew's is encouraged to show respect, to always strive to do their best and to treat others as they would wish to be treated themselves.
Our TERRIFIC Christian values enable our children to develop their own beliefs and spirituality in a sensitive and inclusive environment. We have close links with our local parish of St Andrews, North Weald. Our school has a long history dating back to 1678. The current refurbished buildings were opened in the mid 1960s.
These include a Library, Special Educational Needs resource base, Sensory room, Swimming Pool and spacious hall with stage. The School has access for disabled pupils. The grounds have playing fields and playground areas providing excellent facilities for sport. Classrooms are well equipped for whole class and group teaching and learning.
A further extension in 2016 provides accommodation for our Key Stage 1 classes and a fabulous Early Years Unit.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
7 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Cross Country
- Football
- Music
- Rugby
- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 115281
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 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
- Brentwood and Ongar
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 8 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Toby Anscombe | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Toby Anscombe Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Withington | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Laeticia Mukasa | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rev Shaun Moore | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jennifer Berriman | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Ruth Newell | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Olivia Maxfield-Cootes | Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2024 |
| Mrs Robyn Keen | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jane Day | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Emily Kirby Former | Governor | Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable) | since 2024 · term ended 2025 |
| Benjamin Sharp Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Amanda Lansley Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Toby Anscombe Former | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Frederick Rylah Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Dr Shehzaad Khan Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Katharine Eleanor Rachel Henson Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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