Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School — Primary School in Braintree

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Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School

Braintree, CM7 4BP

46 Pupils

89 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

10.90% FSM %

29 Boys

17 Girls

About Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School

Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Essex, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 46 pupils on roll. School capacity: 89. Current headteacher: Jinnie Nichols.

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 controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
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: 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	10070995
URN	115110
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Penny Doe	Chair of Governors	01/01/2023	31/12/2027	Appointed by LA
Mr Martin Crisp	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Joy Drury	Governor	25/04/2025	24/04/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Matt Golding	Governor	05/09/2025	04/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jinnie Nichols	Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Helen Padgett	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Pilgrim	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Ms Angela Purdy	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Helen Shannon	Governor	17/10/2024	16/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Matt Tomlin	Governor	01/01/2023	31/12/2027	Elected by parents
Rev Claire Wilkinson	Governor	20/09/2024	19/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board