Katherine Semar Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Katherine Semar Junior School
Address: Ross Close
Town/City: Saffron Walden
County: Essex
Postcode: CB11 4DU
Telephone Number: 01799 521120
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Saffron Academy Trust
Sponsor: Saffron Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Julie Puxley
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 256 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.3%

Location and administration

URN: 141572
DfE Number: 881/2687
UKPRN: 10048074
UPRN: 10023912822
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Uttlesford (E07000077)
Constituency: North West Essex (E14001402)
Electoral Ward: Saffron Walden Shire (E05009925)

Easting & Northing: 554282E, 236907N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 0' 35.24" N 0° 14' 47.89" E
Plus Code: 9F42265W+WM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Katherine Semar Infant School (0.0km)
  2. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (1.0km)
  3. R A Butler Junior School (1.2km)
  4. R A Butler Infant School (1.2km)
  5. Saffron Walden County High School (1.4km)
  6. St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School (1.9km)
  7. Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport (3.4km)
  8. Debden Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary Academy (3.7km)
  9. Newport Primary School (4.2km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Sean Dodsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 October 2029.
  • Mrs Caroline Dolby - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 June 2019 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 June 2027.
  • Mrs Joanne Foote - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 October 2029.
  • Miss Emily Forster - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 October 2029.
  • Mrs Bernie Gilbert - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 October 2029.
  • Mrs Amy Kennedy - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Polly Lankester - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2029.
  • Miss Pam Lochhead - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 November 2025.
  • Mr David O'brien - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 2 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Nick Osborne - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2026.
  • Mr Oliver Pottrill-Holland - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 December 2028.
  • Mrs Julie Puxley - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Matthew Rowlands - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Claire Sleep - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 March 2026.
  • Mrs Peta Torrance - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2016 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 January 2028.