Kirby Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Kirby Primary Academy
Address: Halstead Road, Kirby Cross
Town/City: Frinton-on-Sea
County: Essex
Postcode: CO13 0LW
Telephone Number: 01255 674056
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Reach2 Academy Trust
Sponsor: Reach2 Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Byles
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 207 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.2%

Location and administration

URN: 139806
DfE Number: 881/2084
UKPRN: 10042018
UPRN: 100091462207
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Tendring (E07000076)
Constituency: Clacton (E14001174)
Electoral Ward: Kirby Cross (E05011947)

Easting & Northing: 621940E, 221042N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 50' 40.1" N 1° 13' 14.78" E
Plus Code: 9F33R6VC+Q8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Debbie Byles - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Joanna Griggs - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2028.
  • Mrs Melissa Kinsmore Ward - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2026.
  • Miss Beth Lilley - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 November 2027.
  • Mrs Abigail Singleton - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 January 2027.
  • Mr Charlie Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 23 September 2027.
  • Mr John Leslie Smith - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 April 2030.
  • Mr Richard Tyne - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2029.