Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Blundeston Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Address: Church Road, Blundeston
Town/City: Lowestoft
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: NR32 5AX
Telephone Number: 01502 730488
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 Chris Edwards
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 173 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.7%

Location and administration

URN: 124751
DfE Number: 935/3114
UKPRN: 10042462
UPRN: 100091403953
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Lowestoft (E14001344)
Electoral Ward: Lothingland (E05012750)
Diocese: CE26(Diocese of Norwich)

Easting & Northing: 651098E, 296967N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 30' 47.99" N 1° 41' 57.69" E
Plus Code: 9F43GM7X+8P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Rev Andrew Avery - Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 1 June 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Butler - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 March 2030.
  • Mr Matt Carter - Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 June 2030.
  • Mr Christopher John Edwards - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr David Gallagher - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Lewis - Governor. Appointed on 16 February 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 February 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Mann - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Jason Rose - Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 February 2026.
  • Dr Natalie Thurston - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Ward - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Andrea Whiting - Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2026.