Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Rectory Road, Whatfield
Town/City: Ipswich
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP7 6QU
Telephone Number: 01473 823309
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 Julia Shaw
Capacity: 56
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 44 (41% boys & 59% girls)
Enrollment: 79% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.5%

Location and administration

URN: 124718
DfE Number: 935/3066
UKPRN: 10074228
UPRN: 10013100810
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Babergh (E07000200)
Constituency: South Suffolk (E14001494)
Electoral Ward: South East Cosford (E05012582)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 602104E, 246229N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 4' 41.35" N 0° 56' 52.94" E
Plus Code: 9F423WHX+76

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Nicol Blakeney - Governor. Appointed on 11 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mrs Crystal Blemings - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mrs Eleanor Boyd - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mrs Charlotte Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Coll - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mrs Bianca Huggins - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2028.
  • Mrs Dawn Murton-Cadby - Governor. Appointed on 14 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 January 2030.
  • Mr William Pratt - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2028.
  • Ms Elise Ramsden - Governor. Appointed on 30 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2025.
  • Mrs Jessica Searle - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mrs Julia Shaw - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2026.
  • Reverend Nicola Tindall - Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mrs Patricia Whittle - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 January 2030.
  • Mrs Heather Williams - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 17 April 2026 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 16 April 2030.