St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Andrew's Bulmer Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Church Road, Bulmer
Town/City: Sudbury
County: Essex
Postcode: CO10 7EH
Telephone Number: 01787 372383
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: The Chorus Schools Federation

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jinnie Nichols
Capacity: 120
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 64 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 53% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.3%

Location and administration

URN: 115067
DfE Number: 881/3008
UKPRN: 10068756
UPRN: 100091458841
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Braintree (E07000067)
Constituency: Braintree (E14001121)
Electoral Ward: Stour Valley South (E05010383)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 584716E, 239431N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 1' 23.42" N 0° 41' 27.39" E
Plus Code: 9F422MFR+79

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Helen Bester - Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 November 2025.
  • Mr Martin Crisp - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 March 2026.
  • Mr Tim Dixon - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2030.
  • Mrs Penny Doe - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mrs Joy Drury - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 September 2026.
  • Mr Matt Golding - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 September 2029.
  • Mrs Amanda Hesketh - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 April 2030.
  • Mrs Jinnie Nichols - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Helen Padgett - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2026.
  • Ms Sarah Pilgrim - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mrs Angela Purdy - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mrs Helen Shannon - Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Tomlin - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Rev Claire Wilkinson - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 June 2026.