Home Farm Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Home Farm Primary School
Address: Shelley Road, Lexden
Town/City: Colchester
County: Essex
Postcode: CO3 4JL
Telephone Number: 01206 577430
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Alpha Trust
Sponsor: The Alpha Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Richard Potter
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 422 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.3%

Location and administration

URN: 147713
DfE Number: 881/2064
UKPRN: 10085583
UPRN: 303000877
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Colchester (E07000071)
Constituency: Colchester (E14001176)
Electoral Ward: Prettygate (E05010837)

Easting & Northing: 596546E, 224667N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 53' 11.53" N 0° 51' 16.91" E
Plus Code: 9F32VVP3+JV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Jamie Beadle - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 July 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Croydon - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Miss Hannah Darvill - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 October 2028.
  • Mrs Emily Hale - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 4 December 2028.
  • Miss Martha Lamb - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Stephen Lefley - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 September 2027.
  • Mr David Norton - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 July 2027.
  • Mr Richard Potter - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Rebecca Seymour - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 May 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Whiteford - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Woods - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2028.