Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Name: Copford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Address: School Road, Copford Town/City: Colchester County: Essex Postcode: CO6 1BX Telephone Number: 01206 210439 Website: www.copford.essex.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 5-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr David Bome
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 202 (43% boys & 57% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4%
URN: 115074
DfE Number: 881/3020
UKPRN: 10071005
UPRN: 100091472363
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Colchester (E07000071)
Constituency: Witham (E14001590)
Electoral Ward: Marks Tey and Layer (E05010832)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)
Easting & Northing: 592612E, 222886N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 52' 18.89" N 0° 47' 47.82" E
Plus Code: 9F32VQCW+QJ
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Pardeep Badhasha - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
- David Bome - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2004 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Bella Boyle - Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2029.
- Mrs Sarah Button-Smy - Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
- Mr David De'Ath - Governor. Appointed on 25 July 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 25 July 2030.
- Mrs Danielle Dearsley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mrs Heather Garnham - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 February 2028.
- Mrs Donna Grady - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 March 2026.
- Mrs Rebecca Greene - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2027.
- Mrs Katie Hanson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2027.
- Mrs Rachel Lee - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
- Mrs Rachel Marsh - Governor. Appointed on 12 January 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 12 January 2027.
- The Revd Anne-Marie Renshaw - Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2024 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 17 November 2025.
- Mr Scott Wade - Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 October 2028.