R A Butler Infant School
Contact details for the school

School Name: R A Butler Infant School
Address: South Road
Town/City: Saffron Walden
County: Essex
Postcode: CB11 3DG
Telephone Number: 01799 523651
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2010
Trust: Saffron Academy Trust
Sponsor: Saffron Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Exectuvie Headteacher: Emma Vincent
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 271 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.2%

Location and administration

URN: 136325
DfE Number: 881/5263
UKPRN: 10032190
UPRN: 100091628991
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Uttlesford (E07000077)
Constituency: North West Essex (E14001402)
Electoral Ward: Saffron Walden Shire (E05009925)

Easting & Northing: 554150E, 238089N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 1' 13.6" N 0° 14' 42.89" E
Plus Code: 9F4226CW+53

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. R A Butler Junior School (0.0km)
  2. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (0.2km)
  3. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.8km)
  4. Saffron Walden County High School (1.0km)
  5. Katherine Semar Infant School (1.2km)
  6. Katherine Semar Junior School (1.2km)
  7. Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (4.2km)
  8. Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy (4.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr Doug Crumpler - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mrs Karen Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
  • Mrs Katie Hardie - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mrs Samantha Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Chris Healey - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
  • Mr David Hirst - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2027.
  • Mrs Emily Hoar - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Mrs Carys Hobbs - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 September 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Leeman - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2015 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Paul - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Paul - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Jackie Sweeting - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2026.
  • Mrs Marion Van den Bussche - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 November 2029.
  • Mrs Katie Vanderpere-Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Vincent - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2028.