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

School Name: Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Nayland Road
Town/City: Bures
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: CO8 5BX
Telephone Number: 01787 227446
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 Michaela Harris
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 161 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.8%

Location and administration

URN: 124692
DfE Number: 935/3009
UKPRN: 10074232
UPRN: 100091475480
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Babergh (E07000200)
Constituency: South Suffolk (E14001494)
Electoral Ward: Bures St Mary & Nayland (E05012569)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 590879E, 233921N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 58' 17.78" N 0° 46' 39.31" E
Plus Code: 9F32XQCH+J2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Timothy Fairbairn - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 April 2028.
  • Mr Christopher Gallier-Trigg - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 March 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Harrington - Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mrs Michaela Harris - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Simon Knight - Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 August 2026.
  • Mr Ross McCrory - Governor. Appointed on 30 October 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 29 October 2027.
  • Mr James Thompson - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2026.
  • Rev Daniel Whiffin - Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Mrs Heather Whittle - Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 May 2026.