Great Leighs Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Great Leighs Primary School
Address: Aragon Road, Great Leighs
Town/City: Chelmsford
County: Essex
Postcode: CM3 1RP
Telephone Number: 01245 361254
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Garlick
Capacity: 218
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 197 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.7%

Location and administration

URN: 114852
DfE Number: 881/2450
UKPRN: 10073218
UPRN: 100091445289
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: North West Essex (E14001402)
Electoral Ward: Boreham and The Leighs (E05004097)

Easting & Northing: 572953E, 217293N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 49' 41.21" N 0° 30' 30.83" E
Plus Code: 9F32RGH5+6C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. White Court School (3.8km)
  2. Notley Green Primary School (4.4km)
  3. Little Waltham Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (4.6km)
  4. Terling Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (4.8km)
Governors

  • Mrs Vikki Coggan - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Chris Coldicott - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2028.
  • Mrs Jo Constantine - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Headteacher James Garlick - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Joanne Huggett - Governor. Appointed on 27 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 November 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Jacobs - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2027.
  • Martin Jubb - Governor. Appointed on 30 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 January 2027.
  • Mr Stuart Lambert - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mr Matthew O'Malley - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Ms Elizabeth Plumb - Governor. Appointed on 16 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mr James Raven - Governor. Appointed on 16 December 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 16 December 2029.
  • Mr Richard Thomas - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mr Richard Thomas - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.