Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Barnham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Mill Lane, Barnham
Town/City: Nr Thetford
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP24 2NG
Telephone Number: 01842 890253
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Amy Arnold
Capacity: 146
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 155 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 106% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.5%

Location and administration

URN: 124688
DfE Number: 935/3003
UKPRN: 10074233
UPRN: 10009741462
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: West Suffolk (E07000245)
Constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (E14001146)
Electoral Ward: Bardwell (E05012764)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 586835E, 279006N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 22' 40.27" N 0° 44' 36.96" E
Plus Code: 9F429PHV+4C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Rachel Bacon - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Martin Belsham - Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 June 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Brett - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 April 2027.
  • Alison Brown - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 20 November 2026.
  • Frances Cocks - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
  • Caroline Dowson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 November 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 25 June 2027.
  • Caroline Dowson - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 25 June 2027.
  • Mrs Paula Groombridge - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 April 2030.
  • Mrs Joanne McGuigan - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 23 February 2029.
  • Mr James Milne - Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 April 2030.
  • Mr Michael Richardson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Roxanne Rutter - Governor. Appointed on 10 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 September 2028.