Westlands Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Westlands Community Primary School
Address: Beeches Close
Town/City: Chelmsford
County: Essex
Postcode: CM1 2SB
Telephone Number: 01245 251700
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Melanie Gaskin
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 571 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.9%

Location and administration

URN: 115027
DfE Number: 881/2879
UKPRN: 10073212
UPRN: 200004712891
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: Chelmsford (E14001159)
Electoral Ward: Waterhouse Farm (E05004118)

Easting & Northing: 569331E, 206814N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 6.33" N 0° 27' 3.41" E
Plus Code: 9F32PFP2+29

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Jacques Bottjer - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2026.
  • Mrs Karen Cooney - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Ami Corrigan - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • The Reverend Stephanie Gillingham - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Higgs - Governor. Appointed on 3 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 April 2027.
  • Mr David Hutton - Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 December 2027.
  • Dr Jennifer Lardge - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2021 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Ms Hannah Leary - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 September 2028.
  • Ms Natasha Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mr Chris Rosier - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 January 2026.
  • Miss Anna Wadsworth - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2026.
  • Mr Robert Walls - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 November 2026.