Manningtree High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Manningtree High School
Address: Colchester Road, Lawford
Town/City: Manningtree
County: Essex
Postcode: CO11 2BW
Telephone Number: 01206 392852
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Alpha Trust
Sponsor: The Alpha Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Benjamin Briggs
Capacity: 886
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 908 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.3%

Location and administration

URN: 137945
DfE Number: 881/5470
UKPRN: 10036668
UPRN: 100091460194
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Tendring (E07000076)
Constituency: Harwich and North Essex (E14001273)
Electoral Ward: Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley (E05011949)

Easting & Northing: 610009E, 231385N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 56' 31" N 1° 3' 14.87" E
Plus Code: 9F33W3R3+QM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Ben Briggs - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Eileen Clucas - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 August 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 August 2028.
  • Mr Brett Colley - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 November 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 September 2025.
  • Mrs Emma Donegan - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2028.
  • Mrs Linda Exley - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Ms Emma Gentry - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2022 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 9 October 2025.
  • Ms Laura Howard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Miss Emily Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 July 2028.
  • Mr Paul Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2028.
  • Nancy Parman - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 October 2029.
  • Ms Sarah Rees - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Peter Taplin - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 November 2026.