Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Name: Matching Green Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Address: Little Laver Road, Matching Green, Matching Green Ce Primary School Town/City: Harlow County: Essex Postcode: CM17 0QB Telephone Number: 01279 731225 Website: www.matchinggreenprimaryschool.com
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Lorkins
Capacity: 98
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 92 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.9%
URN: 115126
DfE Number: 881/3239
UKPRN: 10075837
UPRN: 100091437947
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Epping Forest (E07000072)
Constituency: Harlow (E14001267)
Electoral Ward: Rural East (E05015737)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)
Easting & Northing: 553792E, 210815N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 46' 31.85" N 0° 13' 40.35" E
Plus Code: 9F32Q6GH+65
DfE Record: View record
- Revd Julia Baldwin - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
- Mrs Jane Brown - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 July 2029.
- Mrs Vicky Childs - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
- Mr John Alexander Groom - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 3 November 2029.
- Mrs Robyn Francis Limmer - Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 November 2029.
- Mr Andrew Lorkins - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Mary Nicholls - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Mary Nicholls - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 1 September 2025.
- Mr Daren Olley - Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2003 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2027.
- Mrs Alexandra Sendall - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
- Mrs Amy Denise Swanton - Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
- Mrs Kimberley Warner - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 20 November 2027.