Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
URN: 147817 • Braintree CM7 4LD
Overview
- Name
- Finchingfield St John the Baptist CofE Primary Academy
- URN
- 147817
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CANONIUM LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martin Hawrylak (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01371810423
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Vicarage Road, Braintree CM7 4LD
Summary
Finchingfield St John the Baptist Church of England Primary Academy is a small, mixed-gender primary school located in Braintree, Essex. With a current enrolment of 61 pupils and a capacity of 84, the school is part of the Canonium Learning Trust, which aims to provide high-quality education tailored to each child's needs. The academy places a strong emphasis on nurturing students' physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
The school adopts a teaching philosophy influenced by Montessori principles, promoting independent learning and critical thinking. This approach encourages children to explore their interests and develop into well-rounded individuals within a supportive environment. The academy also offers a nursery, providing a strong foundation for early education.
Finchingfield Academy values community involvement and aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. The school's vision focuses on fostering healthy bodies, loving hearts, and inquisitive minds, ensuring that every child is encouraged to thrive academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The school adopts a teaching philosophy influenced by Montessori principles, promoting independent learning and critical thinking. This approach encourages children to explore their interests and develop into well-rounded individuals within a supportive environment. The academy also offers a nursery, providing a strong foundation for early education.
Finchingfield Academy values community involvement and aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. The school's vision focuses on fostering healthy bodies, loving hearts, and inquisitive minds, ensuring that every child is encouraged to thrive academically and personally. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Canonium Learning Trust (other)
- READ MORE (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
- CANONIUM LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 84
- Pupils
- 61
- Boys
- 32
- Girls
- 29
- FSM %
- 8.90
- Open date
- 2020-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 61 | 32 | 29 | 84 | 8.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 47 | 30 | 17 | 84 | 5.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 61 | 31 | 30 | 84 | 5.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 61 | 31 | 30 | 84 | 5.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 69 | 36 | 33 | 84 | 4.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 84 |
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