Cressing Primary School — Primary School in Braintree

Schools in England

National Education Directory

Cressing Primary School

Braintree, CM77 8JE

196 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

20.40% FSM %

102 Boys

94 Girls

About Cressing Primary School

Cressing Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Braintree and the surrounding area in Essex with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 196 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Stewart Caplen.

Information on Cressing Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Braintree
Parliamentary Constituency	Witham
Ward	Silver End & Cressing
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	ATTAIN ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-01-2021
UKPRN	10087307
URN	148306
Data Last Updated	30-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Linda Warrior	Chair of Local Governing Body	20/10/2023	25/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Linda Warrior	Chair of Local Governing Body	26/05/2025	25/05/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Steven Bartlett	Local Governor	31/03/2023	30/03/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Stewart Caplen	Local Governor	01/01/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Richard Cook	Local Governor	10/02/2023	09/02/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Gillian Morgan	Local Governor	31/03/2023	30/03/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Rachel Reading	Local Governor	24/05/2023	23/05/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Allan Sigston	Local Governor	17/03/2025	22/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Linda Warrior	Local Governor	26/05/2021	25/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust