de Vere Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: de Vere Primary School
Address: Kirby Hall Road, Castle Hedingham
Town/City: Halstead
County: Essex
Postcode: CO9 3EA
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01787 460237
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: Attain Academy Partnership
Sponsor: Attain Academy Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Carolyn White
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 203 (61% boys & 39% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.6%

Location and administration

URN: 148139
DfE Number: 881/2187
UKPRN: 10086837
UPRN: 10006910660
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Braintree (E07000067)
Constituency: Braintree (E14001121)
Electoral Ward: Hedingham (E05010378)

Easting & Northing: 578132E, 235937N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 59' 38.19" N 0° 35' 35.78" E
Plus Code: 9F32XHVV+H8

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Gurbutt - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Gurbutt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mr Wayne Marper - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 June 2026.
  • Mrs Stephanie McCabe - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 October 2029.
  • Mrs Hannah Shelton - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mr Andy Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 14 September 2029.
  • Mrs Madeline Vosper - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 December 2025.
  • Mrs Madeleine Westrop - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 December 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 December 2026.
  • Mrs Carolyn White - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Steven Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Mr Steven Wilson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2026.