Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BQ
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Saffron Walden, CB10 1BQ
222 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
17.60% FSM %
110 Boys
112 Girls
About St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 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 Church of England character.

It has 222 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Chris Jarmain.

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 Voluntary aided school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Uttlesford
Parliamentary Constituency North West Essex
Ward Saffron Walden Castle
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072425
URN 115155
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr John Westnedge Chair of Governors 16/05/2022 15/05/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Conor Clarke Governor 12/05/2021 11/05/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Conor Clarke Governor 13/05/2025 12/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr William Coldwell Governor 06/01/2023 05/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Carey Dickinson Governor 18/06/2024 17/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Gillian Hayes Governor 05/05/2023 04/05/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Headteacher Christopher Jarmain Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ralph Meloy Governor 05/07/2024 04/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Alan Palmer Governor 07/09/2022 06/09/2026 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Louise Preston Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Elected by parents
Jane Rolfe Governor 14/01/2024 13/01/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Sarah Scruby Governor 23/03/2023 22/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
R A Butler Infant School
0.77 km • Saffron Walden
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R A Butler Junior School
0.77 km • Saffron Walden
Other
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden
0.97 km • Saffron Walden
Other
Saffron Walden County High School
1.22 km • Saffron Walden
Other
Katherine Semar Infant School
1.93 km • Saffron Walden
Other
Katherine Semar Junior School
1.94 km • Saffron Walden
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Saffron Walden, Essex.
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has 222 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is Mr Chris Jarmain.
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is at Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BQ, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Chris Jarmain
Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BQ
01799523384
www.stmaryssw.org.uk/
Location
CB10 1BQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 115155
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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