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Priory Primary School, Bicknacre

Bicknacre Road, Chelmsford, CM3 4ES
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Priory Primary School, Bicknacre
Chelmsford, CM3 4ES
142 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
12.00% FSM %
92 Boys
50 Girls
About Priory Primary School, Bicknacre

Priory Primary School, Bicknacre 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 Does not apply character.

It has 142 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Claire Laver.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Chelmsford
Parliamentary Constituency Maldon
Ward Bicknacre and East and West Hanningfield
Urban / Rural Smaller 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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10080704
URN 115000
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Michael Simmonds Chair of Governors 20/09/2024 13/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Avril Dewar Governor 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Vaida Gray Governor 28/01/2025 28/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kerri Hutchines Governor 26/09/2023 26/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Laver Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rebecca Murphy Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Tina Ring Governor 10/02/2021 10/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Megan Tomlin Governor 05/10/2020 05/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Wass Governor 25/03/2025 24/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Heathcote School
2.22 km • Chelmsford
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East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy
2.46 km • Chelmsford
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St John Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Danbury
2.59 km • Chelmsford
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Danbury Park Community Primary School
2.71 km • Danbury
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
3.37 km • Chelmsford
Other
Clarity Independent School
4.02 km • Chelmsford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Chelmsford, Essex.
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre has 142 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Head teacher at Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is Ms Claire Laver.
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is at Bicknacre Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4ES, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Priory Primary School, Bicknacre: Does not have a sixth form.
Priory Primary School, Bicknacre is currently open.
Contact
Head teacher
Ms Claire Laver
Bicknacre Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4ES
01245225450
www.priory.essex.sch.uk
Location
CM3 4ES  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115000
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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