OFSTED
2024
Quality of Education:
Behaviour and Attitudes
Personal Development:
Leadership and Management:
Early Years Provision:
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
"Pupils enjoy coming to school. They say that staff welcome them with kindness every day. Pupils feel well supported as they develop academically and personally. They appreciate opportunities to contribute and improve aspects of the school."
Read the 2024 full report here:
or click 'here' for a link to the Ofsted page.
Ethos and Vision
OUR ETHOS
LEARNING FOR LIFE
Our ethos is to 'provide creative learning experiences, which will inspire and challenge our children to maximise their academic potential' ensuring 'children leave us as honest, kind and respectful young people, equipped with the skills to continue their journey as lifelong learners'.
OUR VISION
At the end of their time at The Flitch Green Academy, our vision is for all children to have:
- Developed a strong work ethic both for their own benefit and the benefit of others.
- Developed practical and social skills that support the transition to secondary school.
- Developed, through the teaching or our ethos, self-respect and respect for others, whatever their ability, race, religion or culture.
- Gained the skills to work independently, either on their own or as part of a group, and take responsibility for both themselves and others.
To achieve this The Flitch Green Academy will:
- Ensure equal opportunities for all and promote the British Values.
- Work in partnership with parents/carers, the local community and partner schools.
- Provide a safe and secure environment where children will feel safe, happy and supported both pastorally and academically.
- Plan and deliver a relevant curriculum which is inclusive, challenging and creative.
LIFE SKILLS
To assist with our vision we work with Mr Trogan, who is our ambassador for Key Life Skills. He helps us promote the following values:
COOL COLLABORATOR: Team work, sharing, respect and communication
CONFIDENT CHARACTER: Confidence, self esteem and Pride.
CRITICAL THINKER: Self reflection, problem solving and empathy.
CREATIVE NAVIGATOR: Growth mindset and trying new things.
CHALLENGE CONQUEROR: Resilience, perseverance and independance.
CRACKING CITIZEN: Kindness, politeness, honesty and responsibilty.
Our Staff
Principal (Leadership Team)
Acting Vice Principal and SENCo (Leadership Team)
Business Manager (Leadership Team)
Teacher & PSHE Leader
Teacher & English Leader
Teacher & Maths Leader
Teacher & Science Leader
Teacher
Teacher & Maths Leader (Maternity Cover)
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Forest School Leader and Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assitant
Learning Support Assistant and Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Business Support Administrator
Admin Assistant
MDA Supervisor & Extended Schools Co-ordinator (breakfast club)
Extended Schools Co-ordinator (after school)
Midday Assistant & Extended Schools Assistant
Extended Schools Assistant
Extended Schools Assistant
MDA & Extended Schools Assistant
Caretaker
Governance
Governors work together to provide an independent oversight of the management and operation of the Academy, with the aim of improving the quality of the education provided, raising standards and making decisions in the best interests of the Academy’s pupils, staff and wider community.
The Governing Body does not run the Academy or become involved with daily management; this is the job of the Principal and the leadership team. Governors help shape the aims and aspirations of the Academy, bringing a range of perspectives to all issues.
There are a number of key aspects to the work of the Governing Body. They set policies, establish the Academy development plan, ensure that public funds are spent appropriately and effectively, ensure statutory duties are complied with and provide rigorous accountability.
All Governors are volunteers who meet as a Full Governing Body at least four times a year.
The Governing Body of The Flitch Green Academy is comprised of:
Chair of Governors: Carly Bucknell
Co Vice Chair of Governors: Jon Shakallis and Katie Bailey
Parent Governors:
Amy Hawes
Alan Ellwood
Jo Brooker
Katie Bailey
Rebecca Noori
Vacancy
Community Governors:
Katie Brown
Carly Bucknell
Jon Shakallis
Katie Thomas
Laura Lilley
Luke Lawlor
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Staff Governors:
Caren Warren
Claire Farley
The Principal of the Academy:
Alex Burden
Governors also form two sub-committees that meet once a term:
Finance, Audit and Risk Committee:
Katie Brown (Chair)
Jon Shakallis (Vice-Chair)
Carly Bucknell
Alan Ellwood
Luke Lawlor
Laura Lilley
Alex Burden
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Curriculum & Pupils Committee:
Jo Brooker (Co-Chair)
Katie Thomas (Co-Chair)
Katie Bailey
Claire Farley
Amy Hawes
Caren Warren
Alex Noori
Alex Burden
Our governors can be contacted by emailing: admin@flitchgreen.net
Governor Newsletters:
October 2024
Key Documents:
Conflicts of Interest – A Guide for Charity Trusts
Essential Financial Controls for Charities
2024 Financial Statements
2023 Financial Statements
Scheme of Delegation 2024
Governance Structure - June 2025
including Declaration of Interests & meeting attendance
Funding Agreement for The Flitch Green Academy
Articles of Association for The Flitch Green Academy
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Admissions
If you are considering choosing the Academy as the start of your child's educational journey or are moving to Flitch Green then please contact the school for a tour, we would love to show you around!
Our published admission number (PAN) is 45 pupils per year group. This means we have mixed year groups throughout the school, except for Reception.
Please e-mail Claire North on claire.north@flitchgreen.net or call Claire on 01371 822330 who will be able to answer any admission questions you may have and to book a tour date.
Reception 2025
Parents of children born during the period 1st September 2020 to 31st August 2021 will be able to apply from 4th November 2024 to start school in September 2025. The National closing date for applications is 15th January 2025. The National offer day is 16th April 2025.
Parents must apply for Reception places via Essex County Council.
Information can be found on the following website link - Applications
Reception Intake for September 2025 - tour information
Admissions Policy for Entry September 2025
Admissions Policy for Entry September 2026
Joining Mid-Year
Mid-year applications are any application for a school place made to a year group apart from starting Reception.
All mid-year applications should be made directly to the Academy, using the mid-year application form below:
For applications into existing year groups, a place will be offered when the number of pupils in the relevant year group is below the published admission number for that year group.
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Are you within our priority catchment area?
If you are unsure, please click here and input your address.
Admissions Criteria:
1: Looked After Children and previously looked after children (as defined in the Primary Education in Essex 2025/2026 booklet).
2: Children living in the priority admissions area with a sibling attending the academy
3: Children (natural or adopted) who can prove they have a parent working at the academy
4: Other children living in the priority admissions area
5: Children living outside the priority admissions area with a sibling attending the school
6: Remaining applications
In the event of oversubscription within any of the above criteria, priority will be determined by straight line distance from home to school, those living closest being given the highest priority. Straight line distances are calculated by the LA as described on page 11 of the Primary Education in Essex booklet.
Exceptional medical circumstances (supported by medical evidence) may override the above (other than criterion 1) if, in the view of the Governing Body, The Flitch Green Academy is the only local school that can meet the child’s needs.
Appeals:
Please see the timetable below for details on the academy’s appeals process for those children starting school in September 2025.
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