The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School
School Name: The Bishop William Ward Church of England Primary School Address: Coach Road, Great Horkesley Town/City: Colchester County: Essex Postcode: CO6 4AT Telephone Number: 01206 271336 Website: http://www.bishopwilliamward.net
Phase: Primary (ages 4-11) Type: Voluntary aided school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Toby Bull
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 203 (58% boys & 42% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.2%
URN: 115144
DfE Number: 881/3324
UKPRN: 10072429
UPRN: 100091239408
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Colchester (E07000071)
Constituency: Harwich and North Essex (E14001273)
Electoral Ward: Rural North (E05010838)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)
Easting & Northing: 597740E, 229293N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 55' 39.55" N 0° 52' 28.84" E
Plus Code: 9F32WVHF+3V
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Caroline Bose - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
- Mr Toby Bull - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Nicola Button - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
- Mrs Teri Duckworth - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
- Miss Kathryn Gilbert - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 October 2027.
- Ms Kate Hutton - Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 September 2028.
- Mr David Isherwood - Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 8 September 2025.
- Mr Mark Larwood - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2025.
- Mr Mark Larwood - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2029.
- Mrs Grace Ivy Leete - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 November 2025.
- Mrs Susan Sanderson - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
- Mr Janus van Helfteren - Governor. Appointed on 20 August 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 19 August 2026.
- Revd Heather Yvonne Wilcox - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 20 November 2025.