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Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LG
Part of: NET ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LG
594 Pupils
630 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
27.80% FSM %
298 Boys
296 Girls
About Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy

Located in Waltham Abbey (EN9 1LG), Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 3–11, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Essex.

It has 594 pupils on roll. School capacity: 630. Current headteacher: Sarah Clarke.

Data for Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

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 Epping Forest
Parliamentary Constituency Epping Forest
Ward Waltham Abbey West
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor NET ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-11-2019
UKPRN 10083658
URN 147265
Data Last Updated 27-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Wendy Thomas Chair of Local Governing Body 13/07/2023 09/12/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Sarah Clarke Local Governor 01/09/2021 01/09/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Julie Dixey Local Governor 20/10/2024 19/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sian Hosford Local Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Chloe Roberts Local Governor 17/01/2024 16/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Brad Smith Local Governor 01/09/2022 09/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Bradley Smith Local Governor 14/01/2026 13/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jayshree Tailor Local Governor 10/12/2019 09/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Penelope Wallsworth Local Governor 17/01/2024 16/01/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Waltham Abbey, Essex.
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy has 594 pupils, with a capacity of 630.
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is Miss Sarah Clarke.
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is at Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LG, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Sarah Clarke
Quendon Drive, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1LG
01992713191
Location
EN9 1LG  ·  Google Maps
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Quick Summary
URN 147265
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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