King Edward VI CEVC School
School Name: King Edward VI CEVC School Address: Grove Road Town/City: Bury St Edmunds County: SUFFOLK Postcode: IP33 3BH Telephone Number: 01284 761393 Website: http://www.king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk/
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16) Type: Voluntary controlled school Religious Denomination: Church of England Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Headteacher: Mr Deri O'Regan
Capacity: 1200
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1189 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 21.9%
- HI - Hearing Impairment
URN: 124856
DfE Number: 935/4500
UKPRN: 10003634
UPRN: 100091504940
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: West Suffolk (E07000245)
Constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (E14001146)
Electoral Ward: Tollgate (E05012802)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)
Easting & Northing: 584689E, 264863N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 15' 5.66" N 0° 42' 15.67" E
Plus Code: 9F427P23+JP
DfE Record: View record
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- Ms Katherine Ayers - Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 19 December 2028.
- Mr Jeremy Barrett (Associate Governor) - Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
- Mrs Rachel Cannon - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
- Mr Gary Clarke - Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 January 2026.
- Ms Kelly Gray-Brill - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
- The Reverend Joe Hawes - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
- Mrs Susie Henson - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
- Dr Christopher Huggins - Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
- Ms Ros King - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
- Mr Deri O'Regan - Governor. Appointed on 25 April 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Jason Post - Governor. Appointed on 16 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 15 March 2030.
- Ms Rebecca Price - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2026 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 25 March 2030.
- Ms Pat Scullion - Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2025 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
- Mr Richard Stiff - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 15 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2026.
- Mr Richard Stiff - Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mr Jon Swift - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2030.
- Mr Ben Tanner - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2029.
- Ms Jane Tyers - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
- Mr Stuart Whiting (Associate Governor) - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
- Mr Matthew Wickes - Governor. Appointed on 12 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 September 2029.
- Mrs Brooke Wyatt - Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2026.