Church and Community links

The Distinctiveness of being a Church of England School

As a Church of England School, East Hanningfield CofE Primary Academy has a strong link with All Saints Church. 

With All Saints Church being just across the road from our school, we are able to visit the church at least once every term for special services throughout the year. These include a Harvest Service, Christmas Service and an Easter Service. Our children and staff very much look forward to these special times when we can gather together to worship in the church; they are a highlight of the year for many.  At our Leavers' service for our Year 6 children, the church give Bibles to all the pupils who are going onto secondary school.  

The church is Norman in style and was dedicated in 1870, following being rebuilt after the fire in the previous church which was located off Old Church Road. Indeed it contains many parts from the old church.  

The church are child friendly and are always happy to include children in any of their services. They recognise the importance of including the whole family and therefore on the second Sunday of each month the service is particularly child-centered.