High Beech CofE Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Loughton (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
Set within the beautiful surroundings of Epping Forest, we provide an excellent education for children aged between 4 and 11 years old. We place a strong emphasis on providing our children with a broad and balanced curriculum that serves to enrich the children's lives and prepare them well for their learning now and future education.
We recognise that each child is unique and celebrate the strengths and skills of every child. We ensure that all children feel safe and happy whilst attending our school. We are passionate about developing a culture that enables our children to become lifelong learners. As a church school, we embed the Christian values into everything we do.
Our school values of Perseverance, Respect and Thankfulness also teach our children how to be great learners and citizens for the future. Through these values, we teach our children to take responsibility for themselves, their learning and how they can support one another.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Little Wandle
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teaching School HubRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 145600
- Type
- Academy converter
- 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
- Epping Forest
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (10 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Lisa Perez | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by trustees | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Emma Hammerston | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Christopher Frostick | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jonathan Furness | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mrs Sophia Dirir | Local Governor | Appointed by trustees | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Susan Creevy | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2024 | |
| Mrs Tina Booth | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Liam Murphy | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Kate Mortimer | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Reverend Jane Yeadon | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2020 · until 2028 |
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