Messing Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Messing Primary School
Address: School Road, Messing
Town/City: Colchester
County: Essex
Postcode: CO5 9TH
Telephone Number: 01621 815415
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: New Hall Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: New Hall Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Charlotte Brown
Capacity: 84
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 89 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.9%

Location and administration

URN: 139252
DfE Number: 881/2032
UKPRN: 10040139
UPRN: 100091472128
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Colchester (E07000071)
Constituency: Witham (E14001590)
Electoral Ward: Marks Tey and Layer (E05010832)

Easting & Northing: 589408E, 218471N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 50' 0.1" N 0° 44' 51.77" E
Plus Code: 9F32RPMX+83

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Ms Charlotte Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Robin Field - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 August 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 30 August 2027.
  • Mrs Rebecca Gillanders - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Mrs Helen Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 September 2027.
  • Mr Paul Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 November 2026.
  • Mrs Amelie Macrae - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 July 2029.
  • Dr Pip Parmenter - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2029.
  • Mrs Janice Tonge - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 November 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 November 2026.
  • Mrs Holly Wells - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2028.