Birchwood Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Birchwood Primary School
Address: Valiant Road, Martlesham Heath
Town/City: Ipswich
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP5 3SP
Telephone Number: 01473 610701
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Philippa Wake
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 209 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10%

Location and administration

URN: 124681
DfE Number: 935/2924
UKPRN: 10069193
UPRN: 100091507096
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Suffolk Coastal (E14001530)
Electoral Ward: Martlesham & Purdis Farm (E05015549)

Easting & Northing: 624224E, 245261N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 39.44" N 1° 16' 10.79" E
Plus Code: 9F433769+9V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Gorseland Primary School (0.6km)
  2. Martlesham Primary Academy (1.3km)
  3. Kesgrave High School (1.9km)
  4. Cedarwood Primary School (1.9km)
  5. Heath Primary School, Kesgrave (2.5km)
  6. Bealings School (3.0km)
  7. Bucklesham Primary School (3.5km)
  8. Waldringfield Primary School (3.7km)
  9. Kyson Primary School (3.9km)
  10. Broke Hall Community Primary School (4.3km)
Governors

  • Mr Hugh Botterill - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mr Steve Cloke - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Daniel Clover - Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 October 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Coulson-Parker - Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Mr Andy Dallas - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Peter Finch - Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 July 2027.
  • Mr Paul Firman - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Paul Hesketh - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Caroline Hetherington - Governor. Appointed on 4 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 September 2029.
  • Mr Alex Hosking - Governor. Appointed on 6 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 5 February 2029.
  • Mr Michael Jude - Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 July 2029.
  • Mrs Dawn Mathews - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mr Chris Perry - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Annie Tyler - Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 March 2028.
  • Mrs Philippa Wake - Governor. Appointed on 11 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Andrew Wilesmith - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2026.