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

School Name: Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Folly Road, Great Waldingfield
Town/City: Sudbury
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: CO10 0RR
Telephone Number: 01787 374055
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 Sarah Baker Rachel Hutchings
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 203 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.7%

Location and administration

URN: 124699
DfE Number: 935/3027
UKPRN: 10078841
UPRN: 100091457440
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Babergh (E07000200)
Constituency: South Suffolk (E14001494)
Electoral Ward: Lavenham (E05012578)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 590540E, 243381N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 3' 24.03" N 0° 46' 40.51" E
Plus Code: 9F423Q4H+M5

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.7km)
  2. Woodhall Primary School (3.1km)
  3. Ormiston Sudbury Academy (3.2km)
  4. Hillside Special School (3.2km)
  5. Pot Kiln Primary School (3.3km)
  6. Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury (3.3km)
  7. Chalk Hill (3.4km)
  8. Wells Hall Primary School (3.7km)
  9. Thomas Gainsborough School (3.8km)
  10. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (3.8km)
Governors

  • Co Headteacher Sarah Baker - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Tina Balaam - Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Renuka Baldwin - Governor. Appointed on 12 February 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 February 2029.
  • Mr Paul Clover - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
  • Jerry Crawford - Governor. Appointed on 26 June 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 June 2027.
  • Co Headteacher Rachel Hutchings - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Rev Faith Marsden - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Rev James Ridge - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 November 2029.
  • Rev Ruth Ridge - Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 13 February 2030.
  • Mr James Snellling - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Mr Richard Stuart - Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 February 2028.
  • Mr Richard Stuart - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 February 2028.
  • Mr Mark Van der Lande - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.