Open Other Primary Mixed

Takeley Primary School

Bennet Canfield, Dunmow, CM6 1YE
Part of: THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
352 Pupils
405 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
15.30% FSM %
160 Boys
192 Girls
About Takeley Primary School

Takeley Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Dunmow and the surrounding area in Essex. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 352 pupils on roll. School capacity: 405. Current headteacher: Claire Phillips.

Information on Takeley Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 Uttlesford
Parliamentary Constituency North West Essex
Ward Takeley
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Opened 01-01-2016
UKPRN 10049615
URN 142049
Data Last Updated 09-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Diane Hancock Chair of Local Governing Body 24/02/2024 24/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Veronica Clarke-Scholes Local Governor 20/03/2024 19/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Sara Harrison Local Governor 24/05/2023 10/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Jarvis Local Governor 19/04/2024 19/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Melanie Munro Local Governor 24/05/2023 24/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Claire Phillips Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Sinead Ryan Local Governor 03/02/2026 03/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Lisa Selkirk Local Governor 12/11/2024 12/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Charlotte Steer Local Governor 24/05/2023 24/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Takeley Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Dunmow, Essex.
Takeley Primary School has 352 pupils, with a capacity of 405.
Takeley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Takeley Primary School is Mrs Claire Phillips.
Takeley Primary School is at Bennet Canfield, Little Canfield, Dunmow, CM6 1YE, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Takeley Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Takeley Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Claire Phillips
Bennet Canfield, Little Canfield, Dunmow, CM6 1YE
Location
Quick Summary
URN 142049
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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