Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Parson's Field, Colchester, CO7 6BZ
194 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
9.80% FSM %
97 Boys
97 Girls
About Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Colchester and the surrounding area in Essex with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 194 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Gemma Chester.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency Harwich and North Essex
Ward Rural North
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072449
URN 115076
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Hopkins Chair of Governors 27/01/2025 27/01/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Matthew Barnett Governor 14/10/2023 01/01/2026 Elected by parents
Miss Jessica Chamberlaine Governor 24/10/2024 23/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Headteacher Gemma Chester Governor 01/01/2023 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Tom Jones Governor 14/03/2022 13/03/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Ian Lovelock Governor 24/11/2023 23/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leonie McLaughlin Governor 19/01/2023 18/01/2027 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Nikola Spicer Governor 09/01/2024 09/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Usher Governor 09/01/2024 09/01/2028 Elected by parents
The Reverend Phillip Young Governor 27/01/2025 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Colchester, Essex.
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 194 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Gemma Chester.
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Parson's Field, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6BZ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Chester
Parson's Field, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6BZ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 115076
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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