Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

School Name: Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Church Road, Ramsden Heath
Town/City: Billericay
County: Essex
Postcode: CM11 1NU
Telephone Number: 01268 710387
Website: www.downhamschool.org

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2026
Trust: Berlesduna Academy Trust
Sponsor: Berlesduna Academy Trust

Headteacher: Mrs Theresa Walker Mr John Poulson
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 173 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 6.9%

URN: 152141
DfE Number: 881/3224
UKPRN: 10099150
UPRN: 200004713963
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Chelmsford (E07000070)
Constituency: Maldon (E14001351)
Electoral Ward: South Hanningfield, Stock and Margaretting (E05004112)
Diocese: CE08(Diocese of Chelmsford)

Easting & Northing: 571447E, 195595N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 38' 1.22" N 0° 28' 33.79" E
Plus Code: 9F32JFMG+FC

DfE Record: View record

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