Oaklands Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Oaklands Infant School
Address: Vicarage Road
Town/City: Chelmsford
County: Essex
Postcode: CM2 9PH
Telephone Number: 01245 352166
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Bridge Academy Trust
Sponsor: Bridge Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Catherine Williams
Capacity: 180
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 168 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.1%

Location and administration

URN: 146210
DfE Number: 881/2529
UKPRN: 10080957
UPRN: 100091442655
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: Chelmsford (E14001159)
Electoral Ward: Moulsham and Central (E05015473)

Easting & Northing: 570634E, 205809N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 43' 32.41" N 0° 28' 9.5" E
Plus Code: 9F32PFG9+7P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Laura Abbott - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Ms Gemma Cranstone - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Freshwater - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 March 2028.
  • Kim GISBY - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 November 2028.
  • Mrs Samantha Jenkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2030.
  • Mrs Sam Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Yaswantha Reddy Kamjula - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Ms Megan Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 April 2029.
  • Charly Thackrah - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 October 2028.
  • Mr Stephen White - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 6 February 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).