Somers Heath Primary School
School Name: Somers Heath Primary School Address: Foyle Drive Town/City: South Ockendon County: Essex Postcode: RM15 5LX Telephone Number: 01708 853397 Website: www.somersheathprimary.org.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2017 Trust: Catalyst Academies Trust Sponsor: Catalyst Academies Trust
Headteacher: Mr Martin Curtis
Capacity: 498
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 415 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 83% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.4%
URN: 144448
DfE Number: 883/2429
UKPRN: 10063750
UPRN: 200001555929
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Thurrock (E06000034)
Constituency: Thurrock (E14001546)
Electoral Ward: Belhus (E05016306)
Easting & Northing: 558202E, 180834N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 30' 17.76" N 0° 16' 41.52" E
Plus Code: 9F32G73H+X7
DfE Record: View record
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Same trust
Same sponsor Predecessor school†
- Mrs Benice Asante Oguntolu - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 June 2027.
- Mr Martin Curtis - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Ms Eva Daboh - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
- Miss Emma Davis - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Paul Fuller - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 November 2027.
- Mr Nyasha Gobekile - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2027.
- Miss Barbara Gonzalez Baz - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
- Mr Sai Chand Guttha - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2027.
- Mr Rhys Latham - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 November 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Jessica Pitcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 June 2027.
- Mr Darren Walters - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2025.