Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided primary school in Manningtree (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 children know they are blessed and a blessing. We strive to be ambitious for ourselves and each other, have integrity and nurture all. I tell you the truth. Anything you did for any of my people here, you also did for me. Love underpins all other values. It is compassion, respect, affection, benevolence, goodwill and concern for the welfare of those we love.
It is selfless, and means putting others before oneself. It is unearned and is for all, not just those we think deserve love - just as God's love was unearned so that he sent his only son to die on a cross for humanity. In school, we learn to love each other and value each other irrespective of our difference. We forgive and we learn to show remorse for our poor choices.
We recognise that everyone is a product of their environment, and some have more challenges than others and that they are worthy of our love, kindness and compassion no matter the choices made.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Book Club
- Coding
- Computing
- Dance
- Debating
- Fencing
- Gymnastics
- Music
- Tennis
- Forest School
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Music MarkMusic
Key facts
- URN
- 115297
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 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
- Harwich and North Essex
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 5 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Karen Livingston | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Katharine Usher | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr Terrance Webb | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Dominic Waggett | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Paul Greenland | Governor | Foundation/sponsor members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Francis Franks | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Anna Skudder | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Chris Lawson Jones | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Helen Whitehead | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Leanne Harding Former | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Nicola Hunt Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Anna Deane Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Teresa Cole Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
| Abigail Fairbairn Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record