The first school in the village was built in about 1810 on a section of the churchyard. Later as the number of pupils rose a new one was built with the help of the National Society. At this time schools were not provided by the local authority or the state but were built and run by local benefactors, the local church or the National Society. In the case of the Hallingburys help was given by the Houblon family who assisted both schools.

This new school was built on the present site in 1869 with also a house for the head teacher.

The school had only two rooms with the entrance from the playground. In 1911 new steps were made from the road entrance, with gates, lamp and an arch to commemorate the coronation of King George V. The number of children varied from about 40 up to 80 over the years.

Until the Education Act of 1944 the school catered for 5 year old until leaving age which tended to be 13 or 14 years. Heating was simple, just big stoves during coal or coke.

The school now started to grow with the increasing number of houses being built with a corresponding increase of school aged children. In 1949 the school was connected with electricity! In 1951 and for some years a class was held in the mornings in the village hall.

In 1957 the school was extended by the addition of a new building which was joined to the existing to match it in style. This gave a hall which could be used for assembly, PE, and other activities. This was opened by the bishop of Chelmsford in 1957.

By pulling a partition to one side this could be turned into a larger hall for plays etc and could be lent to the managers for village items. The small room at the end when partitioned off was used for Infants.

The school was by now sophisticated and had central heating! The building removed a proportion of the playground so a small addition was made at the rear by acquiring an extra piece from the neighbour. Toilets were made from the remains of the war time air raid shelters. Later they moved up in status and hot water flowed in the basins.

In 1969 the Centenary of the school was celebrated in style. Still crowded. Meals for 80 were given in the Village Hall. In 1971 the Diocese said we could have a school hall fund raising, started with summer fairs at long bar for three years and many more ideas. In 1974 the first summer fare was held at the school. In 1975 the hall was dedicated by the Bishop of Chelmsford. Opportunity was taken to build over the air raid shelters and provide a staff room and offices. The building of the hall also enabled much more playground space o be added and later a grass playing field. Numbers now up to 120. The school pool built by the PTA. In 1977 the silver jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth were shared with the whole village. The steps, gate and lamp were renovated during the Jubilee year. With numbers still growing a new demountable classroom was installed.

The school is very grateful for all the help which the whole village has given over the years. The PTS has always been most supportive, helping with games, transport, helping in classrooms, cooking, giving computers, books, book shelving and may other items.

Without all this help it would not be the place it is today.