St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Contact details for the school

School Name: St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
Address: Little Baddow Road, Danbury
Town/City: Chelmsford
County: Essex
Postcode: CM3 4NS
Telephone Number: 01245 222173
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Toby Power
Capacity: 230
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 222 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.1%

Location and administration

URN: 115112
DfE Number: 881/3214
UKPRN: 10072438
UPRN: 200004623358
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: Maldon (E14001351)
Electoral Ward: Little Baddow, Danbury and Sandon (E05004105)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 578352E, 205514N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 43' 14.23" N 0° 34' 50.82" E
Plus Code: 9F32PHCJ+68

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Heathcote School (0.4km)
  2. Danbury Park Community Primary School (1.1km)
  3. Elm Green Preparatory School (1.6km)
  4. Priory Primary School, Bicknacre (2.6km)
  5. Woodham Walter Church of England Primary Academy (3.0km)
  6. Clarity Independent School (3.2km)
  7. The Sandon School (4.5km)
  8. East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy (4.6km)
Governors

  • Mrs Lois Barrett - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 September 2025.
  • Mr Stuart Bird - Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 11 May 2029.
  • Mrs Catherine Burnside - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2029.
  • Mr Jona Davies - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Roger Harris - Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr David Hartwell - Governor. Appointed on 19 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 April 2029.
  • Canon Jacqui Jones - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Sarah Lawrence - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 8 March 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 8 March 2027.
  • Mrs Michelle Lubbock - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Nicholson - Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 June 2026.
  • Mr Toby Power - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Carole Sleightholm - Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 October 2025.
  • Mrs Sarah Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2029.
  • Mr Ashley Wall - Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 June 2027.
  • Mrs Lauren Youles - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 October 2029.