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Market Field School

School Road, Colchester, CO7 7ET
Part of: HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY (Multi-academy trust)
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Market Field School
Colchester, CO7 7ET
502 Pupils
225 Capacity
5–19 Age Range
42.60% FSM %
372 Boys
130 Girls
About Market Field School

Market Field School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Colchester, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 502 pupils on roll. School capacity: 225. Current headteacher: Ruth Whitehead.

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 special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Tendring
Parliamentary Constituency Harwich and North Essex
Ward Alresford & Elmstead
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor HOPE LEARNING COMMUNITY
Opened 01-12-2016
UKPRN 10061938
URN 143589
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Fran Driver Chair of Local Governing Body 03/06/2025 03/06/2026 Appointed by trustees
Michael Lucking Chair of Local Governing Body 24/09/2024 23/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Wendy Brown Local Governor 26/11/2024 25/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Lucy Cross Local Governor 06/03/2026 06/03/2030 Elected by parents
Fran Driver Local Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Michael Lucking Local Governor 15/12/2022 23/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Jaymi-Leigh Pulumbarit Local Governor 13/10/2023 13/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Jade Sanderson Local Governor 06/03/2026 06/03/2030 Elected by parents
Yvonne Smart Local Governor 30/06/2025 30/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Gary Smith Local Governor 01/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Yvonne Webb Local Governor 19/05/2023 12/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Ruth Whitehead Local Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Elmstead Primary School
0.65 km • Colchester
Other
Millfields Primary School
2.79 km • Colchester
Other
St George's Church of England Primary School, Great Bromley
2.79 km • Colchester
Other
Broomgrove Infant School
2.95 km • Colchester
Other
Broomgrove Junior School
2.95 km • Colchester
Other
Alresford Primary School
3.3 km • Colchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Market Field School is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Colchester, Essex.
Market Field School has 502 pupils, with a capacity of 225.
Market Field School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
The Headteacher at Market Field School is Mrs Ruth Whitehead.
Market Field School is at School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7ET, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Market Field School: Has a sixth form.
Market Field School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Ruth Whitehead
School Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, CO7 7ET
01206825195
www.marketfieldschool.co.uk
Location
CO7 7ET  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143589
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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