Gorseland Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Gorseland Primary School
Address: Deben Avenue, Martlesham Heath, Gorseland
Town/City: Ipswich
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP5 3QR
Telephone Number: 01473 623790
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Green
Capacity: 502
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 461 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.2%

SEN Provisions

  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 124625
DfE Number: 935/2132
UKPRN: 10077198
UPRN: 200004672764
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich (E14001156)
Electoral Ward: Kesgrave (E05012747)

Easting & Northing: 623744E, 245559N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 49.77" N 1° 15' 46.33" E
Plus Code: 9F433777+G4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jade Alam - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 December 2025.
  • Mrs Toni Cornish - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 December 2029.
  • Mr Steve Farrow - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2017 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Marie Finbow - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mr Nektarios Georgalas - Governor. Appointed on 12 July 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2026.
  • Mrs Kirsty Gerrie - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Green - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jennifer Marley - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 December 2027.
  • Mrs Jennifer Marley - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 December 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Palmer - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mrs Maria Parsons - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Nathan Pittam - Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr Samir Rihani - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mrs Jean Rogers - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mr Nick Shirley - Governor. Appointed on 15 December 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 14 December 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Webb - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 December 2025.
  • Mr Daniel Webb - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2021 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 8 December 2025.