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
Nicholas Osborne Local Governor 21/11/2014 21/11/2026 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
Mr Nick Osborne Local Governor 21/11/2018 21/11/2026 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 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 Carys Hobbs Local Governor 13/09/2018 14/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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
Mrs Jackie Sweeting Local Governor 15/09/2022 14/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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 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 Carys Hobbs Local Governor 13/09/2018 14/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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
Mrs Jackie Sweeting Local Governor 15/09/2022 14/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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
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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 William Edward Coldwell Governor 06/01/2023 05/01/2027 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
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
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
Mrs Sally Anderton Trustee 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Jonathan Pittock Trustee 01/11/2019 31/08/2027 Elected by parents
Dr Amy Yeung Trustee 20/03/2023 19/03/2027 Foundation/sponsor members