Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Colethorpe Lane, Barrow
Town/City: Bury St Edmunds
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP29 5AU
Telephone Number: 01284 810223
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Helen Ashe
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 199 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9.5%

Location and administration

URN: 124690
DfE Number: 935/3005
UKPRN: 10078749
UPRN: 100091501223
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: West Suffolk (E07000245)
Constituency: West Suffolk (E14001578)
Electoral Ward: Barrow (E05012766)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 576077E, 263961N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 14' 46.65" N 0° 34' 40.3" E
Plus Code: 9F426HWH+G4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (4.4km)
Governors

  • Headteacher Helen Ashe - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Mr Sam Cheetham - Governor. Appointed on 19 July 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 July 2027.
  • Mr John Gadd - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2030.
  • Reverend Nicola Grieves - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 September 2028.
  • Mr Nicholas Keefe - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 December 2029.
  • Mr Nathan Marshall - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Wightman - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 May 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 May 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Wightman - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mrs Joanne Woodland - Governor. Appointed on 26 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 February 2030.
  • Mr Chris Young - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 January 2030.