The Mayflower Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Mayflower Primary School
Address: Main Road, Dovercourt
Town/City: Harwich
County: Essex
Postcode: CO12 4AJ
Telephone Number: 01255 502444
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Executive Head: Ms Alexandra LaRue
Capacity: 390
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 356 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 44.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114747
DfE Number: 881/2059
UKPRN: 10072108
UPRN: 100091461535
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Tendring (E07000076)
Constituency: Harwich and North Essex (E14001273)
Electoral Ward: Dovercourt Bay (E05011940)

Easting & Northing: 624927E, 231547N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 56' 15.27" N 1° 16' 15.27" E
Plus Code: 9F33W7QC+29

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Tracey Cochrane - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Erskine - Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 June 2030.
  • Ms Louise Hudgson-Darnell - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mr Lee Murrey - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mrs Kirsty Page - Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 June 2030.
  • Mrs Helena Pitcher - Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
  • Mrs Helena Pitcher - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 April 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 September 2027.
  • Miss Emily Stephens - Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
  • Mr Alex Timms - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mrs Lynn Walker - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 June 2026.
  • Ms Denise Watson - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 September 2026.