The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Address: Victoria Road, The Cathedral C of E primary
Town/City: Chelmsford
County: Essex
Postcode: CM1 1PA
Telephone Number: 01245 354459
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: Mrs Gemma Smith
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 314 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.3%

Location and administration

URN: 115289
DfE Number: 881/5249
UKPRN: 10072413
UPRN: 200004625064
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: Chelmsford (E14001159)
Electoral Ward: Moulsham and Central (E05015473)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 571071E, 207094N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 13.48" N 0° 28' 34.53" E
Plus Code: 9F32PFPG+RG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Eleanor Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 January 2029.
  • Mr James Davy - Governor. Appointed on 24 August 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 August 2026.
  • Dr Emma Gibbins - Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 January 2029.
  • Mr Alistair Gordon - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Hannam - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Mrs Tara King - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2027.
  • Mrs Charlotte Laurence - Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Dean Jessica Martin - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • The Revd Kate Moore - Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Mr Alun Powell - Governor. Appointed on 17 February 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 February 2026.
  • Mr Steven Scott - Governor. Appointed on 24 August 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 August 2026.
  • Mrs Gemma Smith - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr James Tyrrell - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 3 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 September 2029.
  • Mrs Samantha Wood - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2029.