Somersham Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Somersham Primary School
Address: Church Lane, Lower Somersham
Town/City: Ipswich
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP8 4PN
Telephone Number: 01473 831251
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Federation: Bramford And Somersham Primary School Federation

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Miss Diane Turner
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 72 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 69% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.1%

Location and administration

URN: 124609
DfE Number: 935/2110
UKPRN: 10069207
UPRN: 200003818316
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Mid Suffolk (E07000203)
Constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich (E14001156)
Electoral Ward: Blakenham (E05012591)

Easting & Northing: 608994E, 248523N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 5' 46.29" N 1° 2' 59.42" E
Plus Code: 9F4332WX+FW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Joanne Austin - Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Sally Aveling - Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Mr Jonathan Barnes - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mr Tim Clarke - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 21 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mrs Abbie Cook - Governor. Appointed on 20 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mrs Hayley Cullimore - Governor. Appointed on 13 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 November 2029.
  • Rev Eric Falla - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2025.
  • Rev Eric Falla - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 24 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Firman-Smith - Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mrs Rebecca Newman - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mrs Kirsty Newstead - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 July 2027.
  • Miss Lauren Sharp - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2028.
  • Miss Diane Turner - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).