Shalford Primary School — Primary School in Braintree

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Shalford Primary School

Braintree, CM7 5EZ

75 Pupils

105 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

20.00% FSM %

34 Boys

41 Girls

About Shalford Primary School

Shalford Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Braintree, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 75 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Timothy Arding.

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 sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Essex
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Braintree
Parliamentary Constituency	Braintree
Ward	Three Fields
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
Trust / Sponsor	THE COMPASS PARTNERSHIP OF SCHOOLS
Opened	01-12-2016
UKPRN	10057188
URN	142935
Data Last Updated	18-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Tabor	Chair of Local Governing Body	07/12/2020	10/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Timothy Arding	Local Governor	14/04/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Lisa Gregson	Local Governor	18/07/2023	17/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Laura Holmes	Local Governor	24/03/2022	23/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Kirsty Locke	Local Governor	04/12/2024	03/12/2028	Elected by school staff
Ms Nicola Tyler	Local Governor	04/12/2024	03/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rebecca Wilson	Local Governor	12/12/2024	11/12/2028	Elected by parents