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

School Name: Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Aylmer Close, Risby
Town/City: Bury St Edmunds
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP28 6RT
Telephone Number: 01284 810367
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 (Interim): Mrs Lucy Smith
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 203 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.4%

Location and administration

URN: 124712
DfE Number: 935/3056
UKPRN: 10078836
UPRN: 10010692866
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: West Suffolk (E07000245)
Constituency: West Suffolk (E14001578)
Electoral Ward: Risby (E05012795)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 579804E, 266307N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 15' 58.17" N 0° 38' 1.1" E
Plus Code: 9F427J8M+FF

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sexton's Manor Primary School (3.9km)
  2. Howard Community Academy (4.0km)
  3. The Albany (4.0km)
  4. Abbey Gardens School (4.0km)
  5. Barrow Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (4.4km)
  6. St Benedict's Catholic School (4.7km)
  7. Bury St Edmunds County High School (4.8km)
  8. Abbeygate Sixth Form College (4.9km)
  9. West Suffolk College (4.9km)
  10. Tollgate Primary School (4.9km)
Governors

  • Dr Kelly Cornish - Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Dr Leighton Dann - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Mr Alwyn Evans - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Filby - Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
  • Revd Nicola Grieves - Governor. Appointed on 28 November 2022 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 27 November 2026.
  • Mrs Laura Marshall - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 March 2029.
  • Mrs Susan Miller - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mr Ben Ramsay - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 5 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 February 2030.
  • Mr Ben Ramsay - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 February 2026.
  • Mrs Victoria Rutterford - Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 January 2030.
  • Headteacher Lucy Smith - Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 13 April 2030.
  • Mrs Jo Travell - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2025 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 2 July 2029.