Barnes Farm Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Barnes Farm Primary School
Address: Henniker Gate
Town/City: Chelmsford
County: Essex
Postcode: CM2 6QH
Telephone Number: 01245 467474
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The Chelmsford Learning Partnership
Sponsor: The Chelmsford Learning Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Zanya Farmer
Capacity: 630
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 539 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 16.5%

Location and administration

URN: 146000
DfE Number: 881/2928
UKPRN: 10068083
UPRN: 200004636765
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: Chelmsford (E14001159)
Electoral Ward: Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park (E05004099)

Easting & Northing: 573247E, 207395N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 44' 20.81" N 0° 30' 28.4" E
Plus Code: 9F32PGQ5+J5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Chancellor Park Primary School, Chelmsford (0.4km)
  2. Chelmsford Hospital School (1.4km)
  3. The Tyrrells School (1.5km)
  4. The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School (1.6km)
  5. Trinity Road Primary School (1.6km)
  6. The Boswells School (1.7km)
  7. Meadgate Primary School (1.8km)
  8. Perryfields Junior School (1.8km)
  9. Springfield Primary School (1.9km)
  10. Perryfields Infant School (1.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Related school* Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
* Other schools occupying the same site, or related to this one through splits or mergers.
Governors

  • Mrs Steve Andrews - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Antony Barrance - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 September 2029.
  • Mr Tim Berrisford - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2030.
  • Mrs Katie Corbett - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 June 2029.
  • Mrs Katie Corbett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2030.
  • Mrs Zanya Farmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Justine Higgins - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Alex Lockwood - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Merrick - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 September 2028.
  • Mr Matthew Musson - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 January 2030.
  • Gaynor Salvo - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
  • Mr Geoff Walker - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 July 2026.