St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Address: Castle Street
Town/City: Saffron Walden
County: Essex
Postcode: CB10 1BQ
Telephone Number: 01799 523384
Website:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Chris Jarmain
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 224 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 107% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.1%

Location and administration

URN: 115155
DfE Number: 881/3430
UKPRN: 10072425
UPRN: 100091412121
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Uttlesford (E07000077)
Constituency: North West Essex (E14001402)
Electoral Ward: Saffron Walden Castle (E05009924)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 553855E, 238804N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 1' 37.02" N 0° 14' 28.58" E
Plus Code: 9F4226GR+QG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. R A Butler Infant School (0.8km)
  2. R A Butler Junior School (0.8km)
  3. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (1.0km)
  4. Saffron Walden County High School (1.2km)
  5. Katherine Semar Infant School (1.9km)
  6. Katherine Semar Junior School (1.9km)
  7. Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (4.8km)
Governors

  • Mr Conor Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2029.
  • Mr William Edward Coldwell - Governor. Appointed on 6 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 October 2026.
  • Mr William Edward Coldwell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 January 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 January 2027.
  • Mrs Carey Christine Dickinson - Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 June 2028.
  • Dr Gillian Mary Hayes - Governor. Appointed on 5 May 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 May 2027.
  • Headteacher Christopher Jarmain - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Alan Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 May 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Preston - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Jane Rolfe - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 13 January 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Judith Scruby - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Mr Doron Solomon - Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • The Revd Jeremy Trew - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mr Rob Peter Twell - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2028.
  • Mr John Westnedge - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 16 May 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 May 2026.