The Brittons Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Brittons Academy
Address: Ford Lane
Town/City: Rainham
County: Essex
Postcode: RM13 7BB
Telephone Number: 01708 630002
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Empower Learning Academy Trust
Sponsor: Empower Learning Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Claire Whiley
Capacity: 1150
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 730 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 63% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.3%

SEN Provisions

  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 136576
DfE Number: 311/4003
UKPRN: 10033258
UPRN: 100023214434
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Havering (E09000016)
Constituency: Dagenham and Rainham (E14001189)
Electoral Ward: South Hornchurch (E05013984)

Easting & Northing: 551859E, 184206N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 32' 13.09" N 0° 11' 17.99" E
Plus Code: 9F32G5PQ+Q8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Peter Adams - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2028.
  • Mr Christopher Bancroft - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 May 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Bannister - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Bannister - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 February 2029.
  • Mrs Lisa Barnard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 January 2027.
  • Ms Elizabeth Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 January 2030.
  • Ms Elizabeth Dixon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 January 2026.
  • Miss Caroline Page - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 July 2027.
  • Mr Hirenbhai Patel - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Mr Timothy Steel - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Timothy Steel - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2027.