St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Margaret's Church of England Academy, Bowers Gifford
Address: London Road, Bowers Gifford
Town/City: Basildon
County: Essex
Postcode: SS13 2DU
Telephone Number: 01268 552176
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Diocese Of Chelmsford Vine Schools Trust
Sponsor: Diocese Of Chelmsford

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Neil Taggart
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 182 (48% boys & 52% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.3%

Location and administration

URN: 143453
DfE Number: 881/3401
UKPRN: 10061394
UPRN: 100091587931
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Basildon (E07000066)
Constituency: Castle Point (E14001154)
Electoral Ward: Pitsea South East (E05015647)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 575222E, 188188N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 33' 57.51" N 0° 31' 36.65" E
Plus Code: 9F32HG8G+9P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Eversley Primary School (1.0km)
  2. The Basildon Upper Academy (1.6km)
  3. Northlands Primary School and Nursery (1.6km)
  4. Jotmans Hall Primary School (1.6km)
  5. Woodham Ley Primary School (1.7km)
  6. Montgomerie Primary School (1.7km)
  7. Glenwood School (1.8km)
  8. Maple Grove Primary School (1.8km)
  9. Harris Academy Benfleet (1.8km)
  10. Briscoe Primary School & Nursery (2.0km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Gina Bailey - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Priya Channa - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 January 2028.
  • James Dickson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Anastasia Fernandes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 January 2028.
  • David Ibiayo - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Lewis Kemp - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Clare Marshall - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Carl Owusu-Agyemang - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Joy Sajuwa - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
  • Sharoon Sardar - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2028.
  • Mr Jack Weaver - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 September 2028.