Children's Support Service
Contact details for the school

School Name: Children's Support Service
Address: Alderney Gardens
Town/City: Wickford
County: Essex
Postcode: SS11 7JZ
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01268 552482
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 5-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Michelle Steadman
Capacity: 198
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 102 (73% boys & 27% girls)
Enrollment: 52% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.1%

Location and administration

URN: 136035
DfE Number: 881/1120
UKPRN: 10029211
UPRN: 10094392397
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Basildon (E07000066)
Constituency: Rayleigh and Wickford (E14001437)
Electoral Ward: Wickford North (E05015649)

Easting & Northing: 574388E, 194378N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 37' 18.61" N 0° 31' 4.44" E
Plus Code: 9F32JGC9+P5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Runwell Community Primary School (0.5km)
  2. Wickford Primary School (0.9km)
  3. The Wickford Church of England School (1.2km)
  4. North Crescent Primary School (1.4km)
  5. Hilltop Infant School (1.7km)
  6. Grange Primary School (1.8km)
  7. Hilltop Junior School (1.8km)
  8. Beauchamps High School (1.9km)
  9. Harris Academy Wickford (1.9km)
  10. Oakfield Primary School (2.2km)
Governors

  • Reverend Felicity Al-Hassan - Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 February 2026.
  • Mr Mike Applewhite - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2030.
  • Mrs Sharon Bryan - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2029.
  • Mr Martin Coulson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 November 2013 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Richard Davies - Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 April 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Freel - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 September 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Gray - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Mr Mat Harper - Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 April 2030.
  • Mr Brad Kaylor - Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2026.
  • Mrs Lisa Patmore - Governor. Appointed on 21 September 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2029.
  • Mr Jamie Richards - Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr Gary Smith - Governor. Appointed on 23 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 January 2028.
  • Mrs Michelle Steadman - Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Ruth Wootton - Governor. Appointed on 7 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2030.