Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School — Primary School in Buckhurst Hill

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Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6DS

376 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

18.90% FSM %

188 Boys

188 Girls

About Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School

Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 376 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Kiel Richardson.

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	Epping Forest
Parliamentary Constituency	Epping Forest
Ward	Buckhurst Hill East & Whitebridge
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	EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Opened	01-11-2019
UKPRN	10084728
URN	147561
Data Last Updated	27-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Rita Midwinter	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Packer	Chair of Local Governing Body	22/10/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by trustees
Ms Elisabeth Nunn	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2024	31/10/2025	N/A
Mrs Katherine Toms	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	16/02/2026	—	N/A
Mrs Joy Barter	Local Governor	13/11/2019	12/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Alix Donovan	Local Governor	15/01/2024	14/01/2028	Elected by school staff
Carolyn Houstoun	Local Governor	14/12/2021	13/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Lea Johnston	Local Governor	30/03/2023	29/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Deborah Mears	Local Governor	16/01/2025	15/01/2029	Elected by parents
Miss Janet Namakula	Local Governor	13/07/2023	12/07/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Packer	Local Governor	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kulsum Patel	Local Governor	11/02/2025	10/02/2029	Elected by parents