St Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Ramsey
Academy sponsor led primary school in Harwich (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 St Michaels. At St Michaels, 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. St Michaels became part of the Canonium Learning Trust in 2024 when the predecessor school, Two Village Primary, closed.
Under new leadership with Canonium Learning Trust, we are dedicated to the Trusts purpose of delivering the very best education possible . We collaborate with other schools within the trust to share best practices, foster innovation, and continuously improve the educational experience we offer to our students.
Explore our website to discover how we cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment, celebrate student achievements, and promote Christian values in everything we do. We are committed to preparing our students not only for academic success but also for a fulfilling and purposeful life beyond the classroom.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Debating
- Drama
- Mindfulness
- Music
- Stem
- Swimming
- Philosophy for Children (P4C)
- Forest School
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Stephen Lawrence AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 151534
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Essex
- Constituency
- Clacton
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (7 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.1 governor is 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.
Governors
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Fawcett | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Melanie Massey | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| The Revd Ian Smith | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2025 |
| Mr Craig Alderson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Gary Ryall | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Hazel Steele Confirmed same person | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Steve Taylor | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
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