Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School — Primary School in Manningtree

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Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Manningtree, CO11 2FR

306 Pupils

360 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

6.90% FSM %

145 Boys

161 Girls

About Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 306 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Abigail Fairbairn.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Essex or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary aided 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	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10070975
URN	115297
Data Last Updated	11-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Karen Livingston	Chair of Governors	01/11/2024	31/10/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Teresa Cole	Governor	16/12/2021	15/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Anna Deane	Governor	09/05/2022	07/04/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Abigail Fairbairn	Governor	01/09/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Francis Franks	Governor	24/05/2021	23/05/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Francis Franks	Governor	23/05/2025	23/05/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rev Paul Greenland	Governor	05/06/2025	04/06/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Leanne Harding	Governor	16/09/2025	15/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Hunt	Governor	23/10/2022	24/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Chris Lawson Jones	Governor	01/12/2023	30/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Anna Skudder	Governor	05/12/2023	04/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Dominic Waggett	Governor	07/07/2025	07/07/2029	Appointed by LA

Schools Nearby

Manningtree High School

0.65 km • Manningtree

Other

Highfields Primary School

0.86 km • Manningtree

Other

Stourview Church of England Primary Academy

2.9 km • Mistley

Other

Brooklands Primary School

3.08 km • Nr Manningtree

Other

Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

3.83 km • Colchester

Other

Bradfield Primary School

4.62 km • Manningtree

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Manningtree, Essex.

How many pupils does Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have?

Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 306 pupils, with a capacity of 360.

What is the age range at Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?

The Headteacher at Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is Miss Abigail Fairbairn.

Where is Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School located?

Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at The Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2FR, in the Essex local authority, East of England.

Does Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently open?

Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Miss Abigail Fairbairn

The Avenue, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2FR

01206393585

www.lawford.essex.sch.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 115297

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026