Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport — Secondary School in Saffron Walden

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Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Saffron Walden, CB11 3TR

968 Pupils

1,030 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

11.70% FSM %

549 Boys

419 Girls

About Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport

Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is a mixed-gender Academies located in Saffron Walden, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 968 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,030. Current headteacher: Deborah Warwick.

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	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Uttlesford
Parliamentary Constituency	North West Essex
Ward	Newport
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ANGLIAN LEARNING
Opened	01-09-2012
UKPRN	10038646
URN	138734
Data Last Updated	23-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Nigel Poad	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Janet Goldsworthy	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/10/2021	—	N/A
Mr Adrian Butcher	Local Governor	06/04/2023	07/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Gareth Conduit	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Claire Denyer	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Richard Haslam	Local Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2026	Elected by parents
Captain Jo Palmer	Local Governor	13/11/2024	12/11/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Tessa Pierre	Local Governor	01/09/2022	30/01/2026	Elected by school staff
Duncan Roberts	Local Governor	01/09/2018	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Natalie Sanchez	Local Governor	03/01/2025	09/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Margaret Sherwin	Local Governor	07/02/2025	06/02/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Deborah Warwick	Local Governor	01/09/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal