Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Church Road, Ramsden Heath
Town/City: Billericay
County: Essex
Postcode: CM11 1NU

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
History: This school closed in 2025

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Theresa Walker Miss Johanna Bailey
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 16 January 2025:
Number of pupils: 191 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.9%

Location and administration

URN: 115119
DfE Number: 881/3224
UKPRN: 10070993
UPRN: 200004713963
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: Maldon (E14001351)
Electoral Ward: South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting (E05004112)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 571447E, 195595N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 38' 1.22" N 0° 28' 33.79" E
Plus Code: 9F32JFMG+FC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Roberta Lynne Boyd - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Heather Elms - Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mr Ian Hawkes - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mr David Hinnigan - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Revd Jacquie Pearson - Governor. Appointed on 30 July 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 December 2025.
  • Mrs Susan Walker - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2009 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2025.
  • Mrs Linda Anne Wright - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 June 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 30 December 2025.