Runwell Community Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Runwell Community Primary School
Address: Canewdon Gardens, Runwell
Town/City: Wickford
County: Essex
Postcode: SS11 7BJ
Telephone Number: 01268 735329
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Chelmsford Learning Partnership
Sponsor: The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Donaldson
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 362 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.5%

Location and administration

URN: 137054
DfE Number: 881/2901
UKPRN: 10034267
UPRN: 100091585806
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: Maldon (E14001351)
Electoral Ward: Rettendon and Runwell (E05004110)

Easting & Northing: 574814E, 194551N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 37' 23.73" N 0° 31' 26.88" E
Plus Code: 9F32JGFF+8M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Rachel Anthony - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Miss Hollie Bentley - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mr Darren Berrecloth - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 September 2026.
  • Miss Sarah Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 July 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 July 2026.
  • Mr Michael Graham - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2027.
  • Mrs Natasha Hatfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Mrs Sara Hollaman - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mrs Dawn Hutson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 September 2029.
  • Mrs Tracey Marshell - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Bruce McCleod - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.