East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter primary 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
We are delighted to extend a warm welcome to you and introduce you to our school community here at East Hanningfield. At East Hanningfield CofE Primary Academy , we prioritise positive relationships, academic achievement, and spiritual development.
Our team of teachers and support staff are passionate about nurturing a love for learning in every child, empowering them to reach their fullest potential academically, socially, and spiritually.
All schools have their own distinctive 'feel' and we believe that the 'family feel' at East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy is a direct reflection of our caring, inclusive atmosphere in which everyone is respected and Christian values are promoted.
We are very proud that following an Ofsted inspection in June 2024 and a SIAMS inspections in March 2019 the school was judged to be Good. Both reports can be found Here you will find.
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.- Debating
- Mindfulness
- Stem
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Stephen Lawrence AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 151509
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 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
- Maldon
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2025
Governing body (8 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Jan Chennells | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lisa Stainsbury | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Mr Steve Crisp | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jackie Feehan | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Victoria Stevens | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Rowan Dyson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Melanie Mavers | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Laura Robertson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
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