The Phoenix Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Phoenix Primary School
Address: Leinster Road, Laindon
Town/City: Basildon
County: Essex
Postcode: SS15 5NQ
Telephone Number: 01268 543664
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Lee Chapel Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Lee Chapel Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Marie Kirkham
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 717 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 25.2%

Location and administration

URN: 143128
DfE Number: 881/2148
UKPRN: 10057563
UPRN: 100091589697
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Basildon (E07000066)
Constituency: Basildon and Billericay (E14001077)
Electoral Ward: Lee Chapel North (E05015644)

Easting & Northing: 568415E, 188869N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 34' 27" N 0° 25' 44.61" E
Plus Code: 9F32HCFH+MJ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Karen Batterham - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2030.
  • Mr Andrew Day - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
  • Miss Stella Drury - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 May 2028.
  • Mrs Lesley Greenaway - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
  • Mr Jon Hann - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Marie Kirkham - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rachel Stanley - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Tyler - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 March 2028.
  • Mr Ian Wallace - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.