Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy — Primary School in Saffron Walden

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Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy

Saffron Walden, CB10 1NN

186 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

3.80% FSM %

94 Boys

92 Girls

About Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Saffron Walden, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 186 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Amy Sargeant.

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	Uttlesford
Parliamentary Constituency	North West Essex
Ward	Littlebury, Chesterford & Wenden Lofts
Urban / Rural	Larger 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	Not applicable
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	GREAT OAK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-10-2011
UKPRN	10035506
URN	137516
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Wassim Mughal	Chair of Local Governing Body	02/09/2024	01/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr John Burwood	Local Governor	11/09/2024	10/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Joseph Edwards	Local Governor	15/07/2021	14/07/2025	Elected by parents
Rev Ella Harris	Local Governor	11/06/2025	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Jonathan Macdonald	Local Governor	30/10/2023	29/10/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sarah Mitchell	Local Governor	21/02/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nick Patterson	Local Governor	01/09/2022	01/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Pickering	Local Governor	01/09/2022	01/09/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Amy Sargeant	Local Governor	21/02/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Natalie Starbuck	Local Governor	22/02/2025	21/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachel Thackray	Local Governor	19/09/2024	18/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Rosemary Woodcock	Local Governor	17/09/2024	16/09/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

Duxford Church of England Community Primary School

4.41 km • Cambridge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy?

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Saffron Walden, Essex.

How many pupils does Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy have?

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy has 186 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy?

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy?

The Headteacher at Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is Mrs Amy Sargeant.

Where is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy located?

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is at School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, CB10 1NN, in the Essex local authority, East of England.

Is Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy currently open?

Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Amy Sargeant

School Street, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, CB10 1NN

01799530292

www.greatchesterfordprimary.co.uk

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