Saffron Walden County High School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Saffron Walden County High School
Address: Audley End Road
Town/City: Saffron Walden
County: Essex
Postcode: CB11 4UH
Telephone Number: 01799 513030
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Saffron Academy Trust
Sponsor: Saffron Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Polly Lankester
Capacity: 2050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 2157 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.3%

Location and administration

URN: 136776
DfE Number: 881/5408
UKPRN: 10033783
UPRN: 200004267231
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Uttlesford (E07000077)
Constituency: North West Essex (E14001402)
Electoral Ward: Saffron Walden Audley (E05009923)

Easting & Northing: 553227E, 237763N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 1' 3.98" N 0° 13' 53.98" E
Plus Code: 9F42269J+4M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. R A Butler Junior School (1.0km)
  2. R A Butler Infant School (1.0km)
  3. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (1.0km)
  4. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.2km)
  5. Katherine Semar Junior School (1.4km)
  6. Katherine Semar Infant School (1.4km)
  7. Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (3.6km)
  8. Newport Primary School (4.5km)
  9. Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy (5.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Cedric Allenou - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Ms Lucinda Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Mr Ujjwal Bharadwaj - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Ms Tachya Brobbey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Kieron Devey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Ms Sarah Dignasse - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Natalie Easthope - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Dr Rosanna Fennessy - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mr Paul Frainer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr James Sleightholm - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Charlotte Southcott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Paul Teulon - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
  • Mr Adam Van den Bussche - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 September 2027.
  • Mrs Linda Vincent - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2011 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 November 2027.
  • Mr Jonathan Whitaker - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2027.