Hylands School
Academy converter secondary school in Chelmsford (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
Headteachers Welcome Share This Page Share on Facebook Share on Facebook Share on X Share on X Email this page Headteachers Welcome It is a great honour to be the Headteacher at Hylands. I am incredibly proud to lead such a vibrant and welcoming community. As a smaller school, we benefit from a strong sense of community, where every student is known and valued.
This allows us to provide a personalised approach to learning and pastoral care, ensuring that each individual reaches their full potential. At the heart of our school are our Hylands Habits of Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient. These values underpin everything we do, from the classroom to the sports field.
We are committed to developing our students knowledge, skills, and character, so that they leave us well-equipped to succeed in the future. Our dedicated and highly skilled staff work tirelessly to deliver a challenging and engaging curriculum. Our focus is on ensuring that every student is inspired and motivated to learn.
We believe that a strong academic foundation, combined with a focus on personal development, is the key to success.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Dance
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Stem
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 137072
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- North West Essex
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (9 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Neil Small | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Peter Travis Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Potter | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Catherine Hutley | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Peter Travis | Local Governor | Appointed by academy members | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Dr Andrew Hogan | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Christopher White | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Isiwat Johnson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Kevin Marten | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Jo Comley | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Neil Small Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Naga Jyothi Kurra Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Michelle Field Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Smita Rajesh Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | 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