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Manningtree High School

Colchester Road, Manningtree, CO11 2BW
Part of: MANNINGTREE HIGH SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Manningtree High School
Manningtree, CO11 2BW
917 Pupils
886 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
12.40% FSM %
439 Boys
478 Girls
About Manningtree High School

Manningtree High School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 917 pupils on roll. School capacity: 886. Current headteacher: Benjamin Briggs.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
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 Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ALPHA TRUST
Opened 01-03-2012
UKPRN 10036668
URN 137945
Data Last Updated 28-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Sarah Rees Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ben Briggs Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Eileen Clucas Local Governor 08/08/2024 07/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Brett Colley Local Governor 09/11/2022 15/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Emma Donegan Local Governor 17/11/2024 16/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Linda Exley Local Governor 05/09/2024 01/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Gentry Local Governor 23/03/2022 09/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Laura Howard Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Emily Jones Local Governor 04/07/2024 04/07/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Lewis Local Governor 17/11/2024 16/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Nancy Parman Local Governor 17/10/2025 16/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Peter Taplin Local Governor 04/11/2022 04/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Highfields Primary School
0.22 km • Manningtree
Other
Lawford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
0.65 km • Manningtree
Other
Stourview Church of England Primary Academy
2.37 km • Mistley
Other
Brooklands Primary School
2.47 km • Nr Manningtree
Other
Dedham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
4.08 km • Colchester
Other
Bradfield Primary School
4.28 km • Manningtree
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Manningtree High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Manningtree, Essex.
Manningtree High School has 917 pupils, with a capacity of 886.
Manningtree High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Manningtree High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Manningtree High School is Mr Benjamin Briggs.
Manningtree High School is at Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2BW, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Manningtree High School: Does not have a sixth form.
Manningtree High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Benjamin Briggs
Colchester Road, Lawford, Manningtree, CO11 2BW
01206392852
www.manningtreehigh.com
Location
CO11 2BW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137945
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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