Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Carlton Road, Kelsale
Town/City: Saxmundham
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP17 2NP
Telephone Number: 01728 602297
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: Mr Mark Taylor
Capacity: 166
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 166 (57% boys & 43% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.3%

Location and administration

URN: 124735
DfE Number: 935/3093
UKPRN: 10044107
UPRN: 100091491051
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Suffolk Coastal (E14001530)
Electoral Ward: Kelsale & Yoxford (E05012746)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 638586E, 264399N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 13' 36.13" N 1° 29' 31.89" E
Plus Code: 9F436FGR+MV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Tim Bannister - Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Mr John Easy - Governor. Appointed on 10 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2027.
  • Mr Chris Fry - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Johnson - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Stephanie Knight - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 May 2028.
  • Mrs Samantha Mann - Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2030.
  • Mrs Caroline Mansell - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mr Wesley May - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2028.
  • Revd David Preece - Governor. Appointed on 25 March 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mr Mark Taylor - Governor. Appointed on 31 July 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).