Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy
Address: School Street, Great Chesterford
Town/City: Saffron Walden
County: Essex
Postcode: CB10 1NN
Telephone Number: 01799 530292
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Great Oak Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Great Oak Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Amy Sargeant
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 177 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.4%

Location and administration

URN: 137516
DfE Number: 881/3710
UKPRN: 10035506
UPRN: 200004266767
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Uttlesford (E07000077)
Constituency: North West Essex (E14001402)
Electoral Ward: Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts (E05009921)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 550683E, 242912N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 53.01" N 0° 11' 48.78" E
Plus Code: 9F42357W+VQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Duxford Church of England Community Primary School (4.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr John Burwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 September 2028.
  • Rev Ella Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Ms Rachel Lister - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan MacDonald - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 29 October 2027.
  • Mrs Sarah Mitchell - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Dr Wassim Mughal - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 September 2030.
  • Dr Wassim Javade Mughal - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Nick Patterson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mr Nick Patterson - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 September 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Nelson Pickering - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Dr Andrew Pickering - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 September 2030.
  • Mrs Amy Sargeant - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 February 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Natalie Starbuck - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 February 2029.
  • Rachel Thackray - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 September 2028.
  • Mrs Rosemary Woodcock - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 September 2028.