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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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