Open Other Secondary Mixed

The King Edmund School

Vaughan Close, Rochford, SS4 1TL
Part of: THE KING EDMUND SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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The King Edmund School
Rochford, SS4 1TL
1,354 Pupils
1,600 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
33.40% FSM %
660 Boys
694 Girls
About The King Edmund School

The King Edmund School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Rochford, Essex, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–19. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,354 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,600. Current headteacher: Joanne Ingate.

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 Rochford
Parliamentary Constituency Southend East and Rochford
Ward Roche North and Rural
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to 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 THE KING EDMUND SCHOOL
Opened 01-07-2011
UKPRN 10033701
URN 136868
Data Last Updated 02-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Joanne Ingate Accounting Officer 01/09/2025 — N/A
Mr Jonathan Osborn Accounting Officer 01/07/2011 31/08/2025 N/A
Mr Malcolm MacDonald Chair of Trustees 31/03/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Shay Mason Chief Financial Officer 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mrs Emma Terris Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT) 01/11/2012 — N/A
Mr David Adsett Member 01/09/2015 — Original (signatory) members
Mr David Cottis Member 10/05/2021 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Graham Jackson Member 01/09/2015 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Alan Stanton Member 22/02/2021 25/09/2025 Original (signatory) members
Mrs Patricia Thorn Member 01/07/2011 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Robert Clemenson Trustee 08/07/2024 07/07/2028 Appointed by academy members
Mr Lee Cooper Trustee 09/02/2026 08/02/2030 Appointed by academy members
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
0.88 km • Rochford
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Waterman Primary School
0.88 km • Rochford
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Rochford Primary and Nursery School
1.42 km • Rochford
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Poplar Adolescent Unit
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Frequently Asked Questions
The King Edmund School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Rochford, Essex.
The King Edmund School has 1,354 pupils, with a capacity of 1,600.
The King Edmund School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at The King Edmund School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The King Edmund School is Ms Joanne Ingate.
The King Edmund School is at Vaughan Close, Rochford, SS4 1TL, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The King Edmund School: Has a sixth form.
The King Edmund School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Joanne Ingate
Vaughan Close, Rochford, SS4 1TL
01702545771
www.kes.essex.sch.uk
Location
SS4 1TL  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136868
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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