St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Contact details for the school

School Name: St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
Address: High Road
Town/City: Buckhurst Hill
County: Essex
Postcode: IG9 5RX
Telephone Number: 02 0850 2934
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust
Sponsor: Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Furness
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 412 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 5.3%

Location and administration

URN: 145599
DfE Number: 881/3122
UKPRN: 10067213
UPRN: 100091481104
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Epping Forest (E07000072)
Constituency: Epping Forest (E14001226)
Electoral Ward: Buckhurst Hill West (E05015725)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 540843E, 194228N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 37' 47.56" N 0° 2' 1.05" E
Plus Code: 9F32J2HM+XC

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Nikhil Amin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 November 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 31 October 2026.
  • Corinne Conway-Long - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 January 2028.
  • Mrs Susan Creevy - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 June 2024.
  • Mr Russell Doidge - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mr Jonathan Furness - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Samantha Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2029.
  • Cairine Hart - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 June 2027.
  • Catherine Leyland - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Ross Mackenzie - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2020 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Ross Mackenzie - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 June 2028.
  • Mr Chris Peck - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Elaine Reddy - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2022 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 13 July 2026.
  • Harry Shave - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 July 2026.
  • Sue Sunderland - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Sue Sunderland - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 November 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.