Saffron Walden County High School — Secondary School in Saffron Walden

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Saffron Walden County High School

Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH

2,119 Pupils

2,050 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

9.90% FSM %

1,024 Boys

1,095 Girls

About Saffron Walden County High School

Saffron Walden County High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Saffron Walden, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 2,119 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,050. Current headteacher: Polly Lankester.

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 converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Uttlesford
Parliamentary Constituency	North West Essex
Ward	Saffron Walden Audley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	SAFFRON ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-06-2011
UKPRN	10033783
URN	136776
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Sarah Dignasse	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2018	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Cedric Allenou	Local Governor	01/09/2023	30/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lucinda Bell	Local Governor	01/09/2019	30/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ujjwal Bharadwaj	Local Governor	01/09/2023	30/09/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Tachya Brobbey	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Elected by school staff
Ms Caroline Derbyshire	Local Governor	01/01/2016	31/08/2025	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Kieron Devey	Local Governor	01/09/2023	30/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Easthope	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Frainer	Local Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr James Sleightholm	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Teulon	Local Governor	20/11/2017	19/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adam Van den Bussche	Local Governor	01/09/2023	30/09/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates