Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School
Address: London Road
Town/City: Old Harlow
County: Essex
Postcode: CM17 0DA
Telephone Number: 01279 429427
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Net Academies Trust
Sponsor: Net Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Laura Port
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 208 (45% boys & 55% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.6%

Location and administration

URN: 144663
DfE Number: 881/3128
UKPRN: 10064804
UPRN: 10003710828
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Harlow (E07000073)
Constituency: Harlow (E14001267)
Electoral Ward: Old Harlow (E05015688)

Easting & Northing: 547228E, 211327N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 46' 54.76" N 0° 7' 58.88" E
Plus Code: 9F32Q4JM+Q6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Laura Ciftci - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mr Thomas Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Jo Coton - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Glyn Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Mrs Andrea Hanson - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Monica Holland - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Knight - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 June 2028.
  • Mr Roger Nuttall - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 October 2025.
  • Mr Robert Osborn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 August 2026.
  • Ms Sophia Ovonlen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 27 March 2026.
  • Lisa Pearcey - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Rebecca Pieropan - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Ms Laura Port - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Simon Pugsley - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2029.
  • Ms Molly Sansom - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 March 2026.
  • Ms Molly Sansom - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 June 2029.
  • Mrs Wendy Thomas - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Penelope Wallsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 November 2029.