Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
URN: 146242 • Ingatestone CM4 0HA
Overview
- Name
- Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- URN
- 146242
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melissa Taylor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01277352114
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Penny's Lane, Ingatestone CM4 0HA
Summary
Margaretting Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a small, rural academy located in Ingatestone, Essex, with a current enrolment of 69 pupils and a capacity of 84. The school prides itself on fostering close relationships with students and their families, which it believes enhances the educational experience and supports individual success.
As a church school, Margaretting integrates its Christian values—Heartfelt Compassion, Courageous Optimism, and Boundless Creativity—into its curriculum and daily activities. These values are central to the school's ethos and are reinforced through collective worship and classroom discussions. The school is part of the LIFE Education Trust, which aims to create vibrant learning communities that promote creativity and optimism.
The dedicated staff at Margaretting are committed to providing a welcoming and challenging environment for all students. Recent inspections have highlighted the positive atmosphere, noting that pupils demonstrate resilience and curiosity in their learning while responding well to high expectations of behaviour and effort. The school actively encourages community involvement and invites prospective families to engage with its educational offerings.
As a church school, Margaretting integrates its Christian values—Heartfelt Compassion, Courageous Optimism, and Boundless Creativity—into its curriculum and daily activities. These values are central to the school's ethos and are reinforced through collective worship and classroom discussions. The school is part of the LIFE Education Trust, which aims to create vibrant learning communities that promote creativity and optimism.
The dedicated staff at Margaretting are committed to providing a welcoming and challenging environment for all students. Recent inspections have highlighted the positive atmosphere, noting that pupils demonstrate resilience and curiosity in their learning while responding well to high expectations of behaviour and effort. The school actively encourages community involvement and invites prospective families to engage with its educational offerings.
Useful links
- Attendance & Absences (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Uniform / Dress Code (download)
- School Clubs (download)
- Lunch Menu (download)
- School Brochure (download)
- About Us (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LIFE EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 69
- Boys
- 38
- Girls
- 31
- FSM %
- 27.50
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 69 | 38 | 31 | 84 | 27.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 74 | 41 | 33 | 84 | 25.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 78 | 38 | 40 | 84 | 21.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 78 | 38 | 40 | 84 | 21.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 75 | 37 | 38 | 84 | 24.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 81 | 37 | 44 | 84 | 19.80 |
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