Ivy Chimneys Primary School
URN: 145605 • Epping CM16 4EP
Overview
- Name
- Ivy Chimneys Primary School
- URN
- 145605
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Sigston (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01992573518
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ivy Chimneys Road, Epping CM16 4EP
Summary
Ivy Chimneys Primary School, located in Epping, Essex, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 331 pupils and a capacity of 345. The school is committed to nurturing every child, inspiring their minds, and empowering them to reach their full potential. The ethos of the school emphasizes a supportive and caring environment, fostering a sense of community among students and staff.
The curriculum at Ivy Chimneys is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. The school places importance on positive behaviour and relationships, implementing trauma-informed practices to support students' emotional well-being. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities and initiatives, such as a Breakfast and After School Club, to enhance the overall educational experience.
Ivy Chimneys Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging participation through events and the Parent Teacher Association (FoICS). The school also collaborates with the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, ensuring a strong network of support for both students and families. For prospective parents, open mornings are available to learn more about the school and its admissions process.
The curriculum at Ivy Chimneys is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing on both academic achievement and personal development. The school places importance on positive behaviour and relationships, implementing trauma-informed practices to support students' emotional well-being. Additionally, the school offers various extracurricular activities and initiatives, such as a Breakfast and After School Club, to enhance the overall educational experience.
Ivy Chimneys Primary School actively engages with parents and the wider community, encouraging participation through events and the Parent Teacher Association (FoICS). The school also collaborates with the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, ensuring a strong network of support for both students and families. For prospective parents, open mornings are available to learn more about the school and its admissions process.
Useful links
- Governors' Newsletters (governance)
- Meet the Governors (governance)
- Our Governors (governance)
- Register of Governor interests & Meeting Attendance (governance)
- Absence & Illness (sen)
- Parent Curriculum Workshops and Presentations (sen)
- SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disability) (sen)
- SUPPORT/ADVICE FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SEND (sen)
- 2021 IVY CHRISTMAS WELLBEING ADVENT CALENDAR (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Theydon Bois Primary School (65.1)
- Theydon Bois Primary School (64.9)
- Ivy Chimneys Primary School (64.4)
- Epping Primary School (63.9)
- Epping Upland Church of England Primary School (63.8)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Capacity
- 345
- Pupils
- 331
- Boys
- 164
- Girls
- 167
- FSM %
- 14.80
- Open date
- 2018-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 331 | 164 | 167 | 345 | 14.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 303 | 154 | 149 | 315 | 16.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 300 | 143 | 157 | 315 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 300 | 143 | 157 | 315 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 297 | 139 | 158 | 315 | 12.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 314 | 146 | 168 | 315 | 12.10 |
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