St Clere's School

Contact details for the school

School Name: St Clere's School
Address: Butts Lane
Town/City: Stanford-le-Hope
County: Essex
Postcode: SS17 0NW
Telephone Number: 01375 641001
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Osborne Co-Operative Academy Trust
Sponsor: Osborne Co-Operative Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mr Jon Purkiss
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1460 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.1%

SEN Provisions

  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • HI - Hearing Impairment

Location and administration

URN: 137456
DfE Number: 883/5440
UKPRN: 10035023
UPRN: 100091591585
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Thurrock (E06000034)
Constituency: South Basildon and East Thurrock (E14001480)
Electoral Ward: Stanford-le-Hope West (E05002243)

Easting & Northing: 567991E, 181846N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 40.33" N 0° 25' 10.54" E
Plus Code: 9F32GC69+FR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Cassandra Armitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 June 2028.
  • Ms Lorraine Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Ms Philomena Cozens - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Ms Philomena Cozens - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Ms Philomena Cozens - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Gareth Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Ms Dawn Gough - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Mr Paul Griffiths - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2011 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Emily Hamlin - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 June 2028.
  • Mrs Sharon Jenner - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Peter Margiotta - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Brian Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 April 2029.
  • Ms Tina Masson - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 March 2027.
  • Mr Jon Purkiss - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Diana Sewell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2025.
  • Ms Emily Stonehouse - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 October 2025.
  • Ms Lisa Thorne - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 March 2026.