Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Billericay (Essex).
KS2 RWM expected
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not published
Reading expected
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not published
Maths expected
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not published
Writing expected
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not published
Attendance rate
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not published
Pupil : Teacher
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not published
Eligible for free school meals
6.9%
▼ 18pp England 2025/26: 24.9%
school census 15/01/2026
Capacity
82%
173 / 210 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
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 the school
- URN
- 152141
- 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
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2026
Governing body (10 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Linda Wright | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robyn Lucas | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Dr Catherine Wilder | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Susan Walker | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ian Hawkes | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Johanna Bailey | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2050 |
| David Hinnigan | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Revd Jacqui Pearson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Heather Elms | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Lynne Boyd | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
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