Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School

URN: 115110 • Braintree CM7 4BP

Overview

Name
Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School
URN
115110
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
56.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jinnie Nichols (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01371850220
Website
Visit
Address
Silver St, Braintree CM7 4BP

Summary

Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School is a small, mixed voluntary controlled school located in Braintree, Essex, with a current enrolment of 46 pupils and a capacity of 89. The school is part of the Chorus Schools Federation, collaborating with St Giles' Primary and St Andrew's School to enhance educational experiences. The school aims to provide a challenging and engaging learning environment, fostering curiosity and a love for learning among its students.

As a Christian school, Wethersfield promotes values such as love, respect, trust, and forgiveness, which underpin its ethos and community spirit. The school encourages students to become independent learners who demonstrate perseverance and creativity while caring for one another and their surroundings. The Executive Headteacher, Mrs Jinnie Nichols, welcomes visitors to experience the supportive and nurturing atmosphere of the school.

Wethersfield CofE VC Primary School offers a curriculum tailored to meet the needs of its pupils, including classes for different age groups: Wrens (Reception, Year 1 & 2), Swifts (Year 3 & 4), and Kites (Year 5 & 6). The school is committed to providing a holistic education that promotes both academic achievement and personal growth within a close-knit community.

Key details

LA
Essex
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
89
Pupils
46
Boys
29
Girls
17
FSM %
10.90
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-01-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 46 29 17 89 10.90
2024-09-11 45 29 16 89 11.10
2023-09-11 61 35 26 89 8.20
2022-09-11 61 35 26 89 8.20
2021-09-11 64 38 26 89 6.30
2020-09-11 66 40 26 89 0.00

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