Purford Green Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Harlow (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
Believe Achieve Be Proud Welcome to Purford Green School We would like to warmly welcome you to Purford Green Primary School. We are extremely proud of our school and the emphasis we place on ensuring we are at the heart of the community, supporting all our children and their families. By working together we create a safe, nurturing environment where everyone can thrive.
Latest News 18 Sep 2024 Harlow Member of Parliament visits Purford Green We were pleased to welcome Chris Vince MP into school today. He talked to Years 4, 5 and 6 about democracy and gave some insight into what happens in Parliament and the House of Commons. He also gave advice to our Year 6 House Captain candidates who are busy preparing their speeches for next week.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Visit to Purford Green We were delighted to welcome Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson to Purford Green in May. Sir Keir visited all the classes and talked to the children about their learning. Our Pupil Leadership Team had the opportunity to interview Sir Keir and were pleased he liked sport...
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 139950
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Harlow
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2013
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revd Darren McIndoe | Chair of Local Governing Body | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Kay Morrison | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kelly Anderson | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kelly Millward | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Onai Mbakwe | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kirstie Craig | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Rachel Thomson | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Miss Brittany Stoneman | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Darren McIndoe Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · term ended 2026 |
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