Open Other Primary Mixed

Barnes Farm Primary School

Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, CM2 6QH
Part of: THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Barnes Farm Primary School
Chelmsford, CM2 6QH
551 Pupils
630 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
15.10% FSM %
264 Boys
287 Girls
About Barnes Farm Primary School

Barnes Farm Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Chelmsford, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 551 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Zanya Farmer.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Chelmsford
Parliamentary Constituency Chelmsford
Ward Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE CHELMSFORD LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-07-2018
UKPRN 10068083
URN 146000
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Geoff Walker Chair of Local Governing Body 10/03/2026 09/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Justine Higgins Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2025 — N/A
Mrs Steve Andrews Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Antony Barrance Local Governor 24/09/2025 23/09/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Tim Berrisford Local Governor 10/03/2026 09/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Corbett Local Governor 11/06/2025 10/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Zanya Farmer Local Governor 01/01/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Alex Lockwood Local Governor 11/03/2026 10/03/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Merrick Local Governor 06/09/2024 05/09/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Matthew Musson Local Governor 24/01/2026 23/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Gaynor Salvo Local Governor 24/10/2024 23/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
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0.37 km • Chelmsford
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1.39 km • Chelmsford
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1.46 km • Chelmsford
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The Bishops' Church of England and Roman Catholic Primary School
1.56 km • Chelmsford
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Trinity Road Primary School
1.6 km • Chelmsford
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The Boswells School
1.7 km • Chelmsford
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Frequently Asked Questions
Barnes Farm Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Chelmsford, Essex.
Barnes Farm Primary School has 551 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Barnes Farm Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Barnes Farm Primary School is Mrs Zanya Farmer.
Barnes Farm Primary School is at Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, CM2 6QH, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Barnes Farm Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barnes Farm Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Zanya Farmer
Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, CM2 6QH
01245467474
www.bf-primary.com
Location
CM2 6QH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146000
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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