Janet Duke Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Janet Duke Primary School
Address: Markhams Chase, Laindon
Town/City: Basildon
County: Essex
Postcode: SS15 5LS
Telephone Number: 01268 543744
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Cresco Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Cresco Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Harriet Phelps-Knights
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 611 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 54.2%

Location and administration

URN: 144351
DfE Number: 881/2159
UKPRN: 10064746
UPRN: 10013344691
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Basildon (E07000066)
Constituency: Basildon and Billericay (E14001077)
Electoral Ward: Lee Chapel North (E05015644)

Easting & Northing: 568960E, 188789N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 34' 23.82" N 0° 26' 12.75" E
Plus Code: 9F32HCFP+8Q

External links

DfE Record: View record

Advertisement
Associated schools
Governors

  • Sue Belsey - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 June 2030.
  • Mrs Barbara Blaney - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Barbara Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 December 2027.
  • Louise Lindfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 March 2028.
  • Vicky Morrell - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
  • Mr Jonathan Oddy - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2028.
  • Mr Jonathan Oddy - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2025.
  • Mr Jonathan Oddy - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Headteacher Harriet Phelps-Knights - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2007 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Laura Retigan - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 28 September 2026.
  • Mrs Margaret Sandercock - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2028.