Perryfields Junior School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Perryfields Junior School
Address: Lawn Lane
Town/City: Chelmsford
County: Essex
Postcode: CM1 7PP
Telephone Number: 01245 250781
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Perryfields Enterprise Academy Trust: Led By Perryfields Junior School Limited
Sponsor: Perryfields Enterprise Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Samantha Edwards
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 301 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 111% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.6%

Location and administration

URN: 143784
DfE Number: 881/2589
UKPRN: 10061956
UPRN: 200004637341
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: Chelmsford (E14001159)
Electoral Ward: The Lawns (E05004116)

Easting & Northing: 571795E, 208540N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 59.45" N 0° 29' 14.81" E
Plus Code: 9F32PFXP+WX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Julia Chandler - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 14 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2028.
  • Mrs Julia Chandler - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 5 November 2027.
  • Miss Joanna Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Ms Naomi Drinkwater - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 June 2029.
  • Mrs Kirsty Markscheffel - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 February 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 February 2027.
  • Mr John Nicholas - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 30 November 2028.
  • Mrs Elsa Ranjith - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 June 2028.
  • Mrs Louise Rooney - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 October 2028.
  • Mrs Samantha Toovey - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 June 2029.
  • Ms Louisa Usherwood - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 April 2024. Term runs until 5 June 2026.
  • Mr Bruce Verspeak - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 1 August 2026.
  • Mr Richard Whitten - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2026.