Priory Primary School, Bicknacre
School Name: Priory Primary School, Bicknacre Address: Bicknacre Road, Bicknacre Town/City: Chelmsford County: Essex Postcode: CM3 4ES Telephone Number: 01245 225450 Website: http://www.priory.essex.sch.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Head Teacher: Ms Claire Laver
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 153 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 73% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15%
URN: 115000
DfE Number: 881/2799
UKPRN: 10080704
UPRN: 100091643722
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: Maldon (E14001351)
Electoral Ward: Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield (E05004096)
Easting & Northing: 578666E, 202948N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 41' 50.9" N 0° 35' 2.43" E
Plus Code: 9F32MHWM+XJ
DfE Record: View record
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- Judith Barnes - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 March 2030.
- Mrs Avril Dewar - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2026.
- Mrs Vaida Gray - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 January 2029.
- Mrs Kerri Hutchines - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
- Ms Claire Laver - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Rebecca Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 July 2028.
- Mrs Tina Ring - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
- Mr Michael Simmonds - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 February 2028.
- Miss Megan Tomlin - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2028.
- Mrs Sarah Wass - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 March 2029.