Open State Primary Mixed

Highfields Primary School

Colchester Road, Manningtree, CO11 2BN
320 Pupils
315 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
6.30% FSM %
157 Boys
163 Girls
About Highfields Primary School

Located in Manningtree (CO11 2BN), Highfields Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of Essex.

It has 320 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Tara Marshall.

Data for Highfields Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Tendring
Parliamentary Constituency Harwich and North Essex
Ward Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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
UKPRN 10072104
URN 114769
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Malcolm Gentry Chair of Governors 18/10/2000 30/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Beverley Kekwick Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained School 11/10/2022 — N/A
Dr Fiona Brayshaw Governor 10/03/2023 09/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Martin Bright Governor 15/10/2024 14/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Deane Governor 02/02/2008 01/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Embrey Governor 18/04/2023 17/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katheryn Glover Governor 15/06/2015 14/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Hutchings Governor 10/03/2023 09/03/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Tara Marshall Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Christine Meadway Governor 14/10/1998 13/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Rev Gaius Phillingham Governor 14/05/2016 25/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Russell Seeley Governor 25/06/2024 24/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Highfields Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manningtree, Essex.
Highfields Primary School has 320 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Highfields Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Highfields Primary School is Mrs Tara Marshall.
Highfields Primary School is at Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2BN, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Highfields Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Highfields Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Tara Marshall
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2BN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 114769
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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