Hedingham School and Sixth Form

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hedingham School and Sixth Form
Address: Yeldham Road, Sible Hedingham
Town/City: Halstead
County: Essex
Postcode: CO9 3QH
Telephone Number: 01787 460470
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Hedingham School And Sixth Form

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Finch
Capacity: 1168
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1177 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.9%

Location and administration

URN: 139153
DfE Number: 881/4026
UKPRN: 10040000
UPRN: 10006912217
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Braintree (E07000067)
Constituency: Braintree (E14001121)
Electoral Ward: Hedingham (E05010378)

Easting & Northing: 577867E, 235027N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 59' 9.07" N 0° 35' 20.2" E
Plus Code: 9F32XHPQ+8H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Rosanne Archer - Trustee. Appointed on 5 October 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 4 October 2030.
  • Mr Darren Batch - Trustee. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 November 2027.
  • Mr Jeffrey Carlton - Trustee. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 November 2027.
  • Mr Paul Finch - Accounting Officer. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Ms Sarah Ford - Member. Appointed on 27 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mr Richard Gough - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Gurney - Trustee. Appointed on 14 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 May 2029.
  • Mr Richard Hammond - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 April 2026.
  • Miss Emma Joy Hodgson - Trustee. Appointed on 25 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 June 2029.
  • Mr Stuart Jarvis - Trustee. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Lee - Trustee. Appointed on 30 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Lee - Member. Appointed on 25 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mr Martin Lee - Chair of Trustees. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2026.
  • Mr Martin Lee - Member. Appointed on 27 November 2019 (Appointed by GB/board).
  • Mrs Lisa Travell - Chief Financial Officer. Appointed on 18 March 2024.