Educational Establishments
Katherine Semar Infant School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Julie Puxley |
|---|---|
| Address | Katherine Semar Infant School Ross Close Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4DU |
| Website | www.katherinesemar.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01799521720 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 7) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 180 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 181 (92 / 89) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 10.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Peta Torrance | Chair of Local Governing Body | 10/01/2024 | 26/01/2028 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Caroline Dolby | Local Governor | 30/06/2019 | 30/06/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Joanne Foote | Local Governor | 01/11/2021 | 01/11/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Bernie Gilbert | Local Governor | 01/11/2021 | 01/11/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Amy Kennedy | Local Governor | 16/03/2018 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Polly Lankester | Local Governor | 11/03/2017 | 11/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Pam Lochhead | Local Governor | 01/11/2021 | 01/11/2025 | Elected by parents |
| David O'Brien | Local Governor | 10/01/2024 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Nicholas Osborne | Local Governor | 21/11/2014 | 21/11/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Matthew Rowlands | Local Governor | 16/03/2018 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Sonia Sault | Local Governor | 23/05/2016 | 23/05/2024 | Elected by school staff |
| Claire Sleep | Local Governor | 16/03/2018 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Ms Peta Torrance | Local Governor | 26/01/2016 | 26/01/2028 | Appointed by GB/board |
Katherine Semar Junior School
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| Headteacher | Mrs Julie Puxley |
|---|---|
| Address | Katherine Semar Junior School Ross Close Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4DU |
| Website | www.katherinesemar.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01799521120 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 7 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Does not apply / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 270 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 259 (117 / 142) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 11.2% |
| Ofsted Rating | |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Peta Torrance | Chair of Local Governing Body | 10/01/2024 | 26/01/2028 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Caroline Dolby | Local Governor | 30/06/2019 | 30/06/2027 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Joanne Foote | Local Governor | 01/11/2021 | 01/11/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Bernie Gilbert | Local Governor | 01/11/2021 | 01/11/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Amy Kennedy | Local Governor | 16/03/2018 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Polly Lankester | Local Governor | 11/03/2017 | 11/03/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Miss Pam Lochhead | Local Governor | 01/11/2021 | 01/11/2025 | Elected by parents |
| Mr David O'Brien | Local Governor | 16/03/2018 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr David O'Brien | Local Governor | 10/01/2024 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Nick Osborne | Local Governor | 21/11/2018 | 21/11/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Matthew Rowlands | Local Governor | 16/03/2018 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Sonia Sault | Local Governor | 23/05/2016 | 23/05/2024 | Elected by school staff |
| Mrs Claire Sleep | Local Governor | 16/03/2018 | 16/03/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Peta Torrance | Local Governor | 26/01/2016 | 26/01/2028 | Appointed by GB/board |
R A Butler Infant School
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| Headteacher | Emma Vincent |
|---|---|
| Address | R A Butler Infant School South Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3DG |
| Website | http://www.rabutleracademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01799523652 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 5 - 7) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 270 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 272 (160 / 112) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 7.70% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Samantha Harris | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/09/2019 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Matthew Blayney | Local Governor | 16/07/2018 | 15/07/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Jo Cooper | Local Governor | 25/11/2015 | 21/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Karen Evans | Local Governor | 15/09/2022 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Adam Foley | Local Governor | 13/05/2020 | 12/05/2024 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Chris Healey | Local Governor | 15/09/2022 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr David Hirst | Local Governor | 22/06/2015 | 03/07/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Emily Hoar | Local Governor | 22/06/2016 | 22/06/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Carys Hobbs | Local Governor | 13/09/2018 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jax Jackson | Local Governor | 08/12/2021 | 08/12/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Andrew Leeman | Local Governor | 25/11/2015 | 21/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Daniel Paul | Local Governor | 13/09/2018 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jean Relf | Local Governor | 15/09/2022 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Steve Roberts | Local Governor | 22/06/2016 | 22/06/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Jackie Sweeting | Local Governor | 15/09/2022 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Emma Vincent | Local Governor | 01/09/2016 | 01/09/2024 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
R A Butler Junior School
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| Headteacher | Emma Vincent |
|---|---|
| Address | R A Butler Junior School South Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3DG |
| Website | http://www.rabutleracademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 01799523651 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 7 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 360 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 365 (184 / 181) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 11.5% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sam Harris | Chair of Local Governing Body | 01/09/2019 | 31/08/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Matthew Blayney | Local Governor | 16/07/2018 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mrs Jo Cooper | Local Governor | 25/11/2015 | 21/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Karen Evans | Local Governor | 15/09/2022 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Adam Foley | Local Governor | 13/05/2020 | 12/05/2024 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| Mr Chris Healey | Local Governor | 15/09/2022 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs David Hirst | Local Governor | 22/06/2015 | 03/07/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Emily Hoar | Local Governor | 22/06/2016 | 22/06/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Carys Hobbs | Local Governor | 13/09/2018 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jax Jackson | Local Governor | 08/12/2021 | 08/12/2025 | Elected by school staff |
| Mr Andy Leeman | Local Governor | 25/11/2015 | 21/11/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Daniel Paul | Local Governor | 13/09/2018 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Jean Relf | Local Governor | 15/09/2022 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Steve Roberts | Local Governor | 22/06/2016 | 22/06/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Jackie Sweeting | Local Governor | 15/09/2022 | 14/09/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Emma Vincent | Local Governor | 01/09/2016 | 01/09/2024 | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal |
Saffron Walden County High School
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| Headteacher | Ms Polly Lankester |
|---|---|
| Address | Saffron Walden County High School Audley End Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4UH |
| Website | http://www.swchs.net/ |
| Telephone | 01799513030 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Secondary (Ages 11 - 18) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Has a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | None / Not applicable |
| Admissions Policy | Non-selective |
| School Capacity | 2050 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 2147 (1054 / 1093) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 8.20% |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Justine Lister | Local Governor | 01/01/2021 | 31/12/2024 | Elected by school staff |
| Dr Matthew Toogood | Local Governor | 01/01/2021 | 31/12/2024 | Elected by school staff |
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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| Headteacher | Mr Chris Jarmain |
|---|---|
| Address | St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Castle Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1BQ |
| Website | www.stmaryssw.org.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01799523384 |
| Type of Establishment | Voluntary aided school (Local authority maintained schools) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Does not have a sixth form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Church of England / Diocese of Chelmsford |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 210 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 215 (100 / 115) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 16.7% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr John Westnedge | Chair of Governors | 16/05/2022 | 15/05/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Conor Clarke | Governor | 12/05/2021 | 12/05/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr William Edward Coldwell | Governor | 06/01/2023 | 05/01/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Libby Coldwell | Governor | 15/02/2022 | 14/02/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Carey Christine Dickinson | Governor | 16/09/2020 | 15/09/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Dr Gillian Mary Hayes | Governor | 05/05/2023 | 05/05/2027 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Alan Palmer | Governor | 07/09/2022 | 07/09/2026 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Jane Rolfe | Governor | 23/02/2022 | 22/02/2026 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Sarah Judith Scruby | Governor | 23/03/2023 | 22/03/2027 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mr Doron Solomon | Governor | 22/11/2022 | 21/11/2026 | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates |
| The Revd Jeremy Trew | Governor | 01/03/2021 | 01/03/2025 | Appointed by foundation/Trust |
| Mr Rob Peter Twell | Governor | 16/09/2021 | 15/09/2025 | Appointed by LA |
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
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| Headteacher | Mrs Mary Jo Hall |
|---|---|
| Address | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden South Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3DW |
| Website | www.stmsw.co.uk |
| Telephone | 01799523248 |
| Type of Establishment | Academy converter (Academies) |
| Phase of Education | Primary (Ages 4 - 11) |
| Boarders | No boarders |
| Sixth Form | Not applicable |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character / Diocese | Roman Catholic / Diocese of Brentwood |
| Admissions Policy | Not applicable |
| School Capacity | 210 |
|---|---|
| Special Classes | No Special Classes |
| Number of Pupils (Boys/Girls) | 217 (108 / 109) |
| Percentage Free School Meals | 3.20% |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
|---|---|
| Ofsted Special Measures | Not applicable |
| Name | Role | Appointment | Term ends | Appointing body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr David Brunwin | Chair of Trustees | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2025 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mr Charles Anderson | Trustee | 26/03/2018 | 31/08/2025 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mrs Sally Anderton | Trustee | 01/09/2019 | 31/08/2027 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mrs Luisa Bonomo-Jackson | Trustee | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2024 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Fr David Clemens | Trustee | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2024 | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) |
| Mr John Paul Coleman | Trustee | 01/01/2021 | 31/12/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Elaine McNally | Trustee | 01/08/2011 | 31/08/2025 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Rachel Meichen | Trustee | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2024 | Appointed by GB/board |
| Mrs Venetia Phipps | Trustee | 01/09/2022 | 31/08/2025 | Foundation/sponsor members |
| Mr Jonathan Pittock | Trustee | 01/11/2019 | 31/08/2027 | Elected by parents |
| Mrs Anna Wilkinson | Trustee | 01/09/2021 | 31/08/2024 | Elected by parents |
| Dr Amy Yeung | Trustee | 20/03/2023 | 19/03/2027 | Foundation/sponsor members |