St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Edward's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Havering Drive
Town/City: ROMFORD
County: Essex
Postcode: RM1 4BT
Telephone Number: 01708 745971
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mr Christopher Speller
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 675 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 107% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.6%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 102328
DfE Number: 311/3301
UKPRN: 10073973
UPRN: 10033421921
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Havering (E09000016)
Constituency: Romford (E14001448)
Electoral Ward: Marshalls & Rise Park (E05013977)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 551124E, 189480N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 35' 4.39" N 0° 10' 48.03" E
Plus Code: 9F32H5MJ+R2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Peter's Catholic Primary School (0.1km)
  2. Parklands Primary School (0.7km)
  3. The Mawney Foundation School (0.7km)
  4. Marshalls Park Academy (0.8km)
  5. Bep Academy (0.8km)
  6. Gidea Park Primary School (1.0km)
  7. Concordia Academy (1.3km)
  8. Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery (1.4km)
  9. Rise Park Junior School (1.4km)
  10. Rise Park Infant School (1.4km)
Governors

  • Mrs Georgina Smartt . - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 January 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Cansell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 25 October 2021 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 October 2029.
  • Ms Angelina Chapman - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Ms Nicole Farrell - Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2019 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Mr Ashley Francis - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 January 2029.
  • Mrs Julie Frost - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2022 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 July 2030.
  • Mike Gana - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 4 June 2029.
  • Mrs Esther Harry - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 June 2030.
  • Mr Paul Haycraft - Governor. Appointed on 25 October 2021 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 24 October 2029.
  • Mr Jermaine Lynch - Governor. Appointed on 23 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 February 2030.
  • Reverend Jordan Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Pav Sharma - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 8 July 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Smith - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 September 2028.
  • Christopher Speller - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Karen Van Coevorden - Governor. Appointed on 5 June 2026 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 4 June 2030.