East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy, Chelmsford

In its own words: "As proud members of Canonium Learning Trust, we are united in our vision to inspire our pupils to 'Let their Light Shine'."

From the headteacher's welcome: "East Hanningfield CofE Primary Academy is a proud member of the Canonium Learning Trust family of schools. I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you and introduce you to our school community here at East Hanningfield. At East Hanningfield CofE Primary Academy , we prioritise positive relationships, academic achievement, and spiritual development."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open day on Monday 23 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy has no published results of its own yet. Before it took its current form in 2025, as East Hanningfield Church of England Primary School (URN 115113), 82% of its Year 6 pupils reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths in the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy are Priory Primary School, Bicknacre (1.5 miles, Requires improvement, 83% reading, 67% maths); St Mary's Church of England Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 75% maths); Danbury Park Community Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 95% reading, 87% maths); and St Peter's Church of England Primary Academy, West Hanningfield (2.6 miles).

East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy is one of 12 schools run by Canonium Learning Trust, an academy trust.

7.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 23 pupils (21.1%) received SEN support and 7 (6.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

East Hanningfield Church of England Primary Academy had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is South Woodham Ferrers Rail Station, about 3 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Three Horseshoes (outside), 110 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 5 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Essex (97).