Gorseland Primary 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: https://www.gorseland.net
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective
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%
- MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
- MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.