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School · SecondaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Governor records: Get Information about Schools, as at 25 October 2026.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Academy converter secondary school in Halstead (Essex).

Attainment 8
43.5
▼ 2.7 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
40.4%
▼ 6pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
89.6%
▼ 2pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
19.2
▲ 2.5 England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
15.0%
▼ 12pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
9.3%
▼ 5pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
101%
1,177 / 1,168 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Ungraded inspection
inspected Mar 2023

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

I am delighted to welcome you to Hedingham School, an 11-18 Academy situated in rural North Essex. At Hedingham School, we maintain the highest ambitions for our students. We have strong traditional values and we work relentlessly to ensure that every child's academic and personal development is fulfilled.

We have high expectations for all pupils to succeed and grow into knowledgeable and confident individuals. We are committed to providing vibrant learning experiences, in and out of the classroom, that spark students thinking and curiosity. We offer extensive enrichment opportunities as well as a programme of leadership for students.

We readily encourage students to take a full and active involvement in all facets of school life.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

17 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Community Artificial Pitch
  • Employer Placements
  • Fundraising
  • Leadership
  • Promotional Video
  • School Alumni
  • Visitor Guide
  • Mid-Year Applications
  • Arbor
  • Timewell Spent
  • Daily Timings
  • Equipment
  • Hedingham PTA
  • House System
  • Show Racism the Red Card
  • Isaac Science Bronze Award

and 1 more

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award

Key facts

URN
139153
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Essex
Constituency
Braintree
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Opened
2013

Governing body (12 current, 3 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

11 governors are linked to a profile (all confirmed).

Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mrs Rosanne ArcherTrusteeTrust boardElected by school staffsince 2026 · until 2030
Mr Martin Lee Confirmed same personChair of TrusteesTrust boardAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2026 ends 2026
Miss Emma Joy Hodgson Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mrs Louise Gurney Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Paul Finch Confirmed same personAccounting OfficerTrust officersince 2024
Mrs Lisa Travell Confirmed same personChief Financial OfficerTrust officersince 2024
Mr Darren Batch Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardElected by school staffsince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Jeffrey Carlton Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Daniel LeeTrusteeTrust boardAppointed by GB/boardsince 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Daniel LeeMemberTrust membersAppointed by GB/boardsince 2020
Mr Martin Lee Confirmed same personMemberTrust membersAppointed by GB/boardsince 2019
Ms Sarah Ford Confirmed same personMemberTrust membersAppointed by GB/boardsince 2018
Mr Stuart Jarvis Confirmed same person FormerTrusteeTrust boardElected by school staffsince 2022 · term ended 2026
Mr Richard Gough Confirmed same person FormerTrusteeTrust boardAppointed by GB/boardsince 2021 · term ended 2026
Mr Richard Hammond Confirmed same person FormerTrusteeTrust boardElected by parentssince 2021 · 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