Open Other Primary Mixed

R A Butler Infant School

South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DG
Part of: R A BUTLER INFANT SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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R A Butler Infant School
Saffron Walden, CB11 3DG
271 Pupils
270 Capacity
5–7 Age Range
8.90% FSM %
145 Boys
126 Girls
About R A Butler Infant School

Located in Saffron Walden (CB11 3DG), R A Butler Infant School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 5–7, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Essex.

It has 271 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Emma Vincent.

Data for R A Butler Infant School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Uttlesford
Parliamentary Constituency North West Essex
Ward Saffron Walden Shire
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-11-2010
UKPRN 10032190
URN 136325
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Daniel Paul Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Doug Crumpler Local Governor 28/02/2025 28/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Karen Evans Local Governor 15/09/2022 14/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katie Hardie Local Governor 28/02/2025 28/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Samantha Harris Local Governor 01/09/2019 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Healey Local Governor 15/09/2022 14/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Hirst Local Governor 22/06/2015 03/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emily Hoar Local Governor 22/06/2016 30/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carys Hobbs Local Governor 13/09/2018 14/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Leeman Local Governor 25/11/2015 21/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Paul Local Governor 13/09/2018 09/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steve Roberts Local Governor 22/06/2016 25/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
R A Butler Junior School
0 km • Saffron Walden
Other
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
0.2 km • Saffron Walden
Other
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
0.77 km • Saffron Walden
Other
Saffron Walden County High School
0.98 km • Saffron Walden
Other
Katherine Semar Infant School
1.17 km • Saffron Walden
Other
Katherine Semar Junior School
1.19 km • Saffron Walden
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
R A Butler Infant School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Saffron Walden, Essex.
R A Butler Infant School has 271 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
R A Butler Infant School caters for pupils aged 5 to 7.
The Exectuvie Headteacher at R A Butler Infant School is Emma Vincent.
R A Butler Infant School is at South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DG, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
R A Butler Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Exectuvie Headteacher
Emma Vincent
South Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 3DG
01799523651
www.rab.academy
Location
CB11 3DG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136325
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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