Chingford CofE Team

Chingford Church of England Primary School is a school with a strong sense of place, purpose and belonging. Rooted in its Christian foundation, the school has long been a centre of learning and community, where children are known, valued and encouraged to flourish as individuals. Our identity is shaped by faith, service, aspiration and by a deep commitment to nurturing the whole child.

At the heart of our school is a clear and shared vision for every child: a vision shaped by the curriculum they encounter, the character they develop and the sense of joy, safety and belonging they experience as part of our school family. We believe that education is transformational, enabling children to grow academically, socially and spiritually, and to leave us ready to play their part in the world with confidence and compassion.

This vision is brought to life through the people who serve our school each day. High-quality teaching and learning does not happen by chance; it is carefully crafted, continually reflected upon and rooted in high expectations for all. Guided by our Christian values, the adults in our school work with integrity, care and determination, placing the needs of children at the centre of every decision.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Mr Hewitt - Headteacher

Miss Bruford - Deputy Headteacher and DSL (responsible for EYFS)

Mrs King (nee Green) - Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion (SEND) (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)

Mrs McMurray - Assistant Headteacher for Curriculum and Standards

Mrs Brand and Mrs Lowrie - Co-Junior Site Leaders

Miss Hutchinson - Infant Site Leader

Mrs Nicholaou - Designated teacher for P/LAC pupils 

ADMIN

Ms Smith – School Business Manager 

Miss Sinclair - Finance support and Admin      

Miss Francis – Receptionist and Admin (Infant)                    

Mrs Youngson- Receptionist and Admin (Junior)

EARLY YEARS

YR Darling's teacher is Miss Castell (Mon,Tues, Wed) and Mrs Eve (Wed, Thu, Fri) with Miss Paul,  EYFS officer 

YR Shakespeare's teacher is Miss Shah with Miss Marques, EYFS officer and Mrs Alderson-Ryan and Mrs Malik as LSAs

YEAR 1

Y1 Seacole's teacher is Mr Webb with Mrs Koch as HLTA, with Miss Brown, Mrs Katro and Miss Nell as, LSAs 

Y1 Bannister's teacher is Miss Hutchinson and Mrs Mehta and Mrs Garry-Baker as LSAs 

YEAR 2

Y2 Morris's teacher is Mrs Khalil with Mrs Basusta as LSA

Y2 Nightingale's teacher is Miss Ahmed with Mrs Lawrence HLTA  

YEAR 3

Y3 Bowie's teacher is Mrs Hussain                       

Y3 Potter's teacher is Miss Watson (Mon,Tues, Wed) and Miss Simeon trainee teacher on Tues, Wed, Thu, Fri

 Ms Aziz and Miss Brown are the LSAs across Y3          

YEAR 4

Y4 Brunel's teacher is Mr Davies  

Y4 Ennis-Hill's teacher is Miss Efreme with Miss Nunn on Fridays

Mrs Gillies is the LSA across Y4 with Mrs Wharrie

YEAR 5

Y5 Hawking's teacher is Mrs Gandhi 

Y5 Bronte's teacher is Mrs McMurray

Miss Ferguson is the LSA across Y5

YEAR 6

Y6 Darwin's teacher is Mrs Lowrie

Y6 Pankhurst's teacher is Mrs Brand

Miss Staples is the LSA for Y6 and Miss Habershon HLTA

PPA Cover Staff (working across classes)

Mrs Nicholaou Teacher

Mrs Adams Teacher

Miss Habershon HLTA

Midday Assistants (MDAs)

Mrs Straughn (Senior MDA) Mrs Thomson (Senior MDA)  

Mrs Cristea / Mrs Dugosova / Miss Pellicci / Miss Champion / Ms Berry /Miss Brown/ Mrs Bellon-Concheiro/ Mrs Kuku / Miss Raby /Mrs Corkey-Robertson / Mrs Uglow

EXTENDED HOURS

Mrs Walkin - Breakfast Club Supervisor

Miss Champion & Ms Shealy & Miss Pellicci – Breakfast Club

Ms Pellicci – After School Club Lead

Ms Shealy, Miss Nell & Mrs Thomson - After School Club 

(Please note on Fridays all the ASC children attend the junior site ASC, the infant site ASC joins the junior children)

SITE SERVICES

Mr Burrell - Site Services Officer

 Miss Armstrong / Miss Doolan / Mrs Kuku / Mrs Ibraj / Mrs Mullarkey / Mrs Horton – Cleaners