Ivy Chimneys Primary School — Primary School in Epping

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Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Epping, CM16 4EP

331 Pupils

345 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.80% FSM %

164 Boys

167 Girls

About Ivy Chimneys Primary School

Ivy Chimneys Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Epping, 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 331 pupils on roll. School capacity: 345. Current headteacher: Rebecca Sigston.

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	Epping East
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	01-04-2018
UKPRN	10067217
URN	145605
Data Last Updated	04-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Hannah Jones	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/04/2024	31/03/2029	Appointed by trustees
Ms Sherron Alexander-Bedingfield	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	09/09/2025	—	N/A
Mrs Susan Creevy	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	31/10/2022	31/08/2025	N/A
Jayne Barrie	Local Governor	18/10/2023	17/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Lara Gardiner	Local Governor	01/04/2018	31/08/2026	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Siobhan Garrett	Local Governor	13/05/2024	13/05/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Andy Jones	Local Governor	07/10/2020	06/10/2028	Elected by school staff
Ms Cherie McCredie	Local Governor	28/04/2024	27/04/2028	Appointed by trustees
Mrs Lorraine Richards	Local Governor	22/02/2024	21/02/2028	Appointed by trustees
Headteacher Rebecca Sigston	Local Governor	01/09/2019	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Anna Spivak	Local Governor	04/09/2023	03/09/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Kayleigh Trainor	Local Governor	14/07/2022	13/07/2026	Appointed by trustees