Stour Valley Community School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Stour Valley Community School
Address: Cavendish Road, Clare
Town/City: Sudbury
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: CO10 8PJ
Telephone Number: 01787 279342
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Anglian Learning
Sponsor: Anglian Learning

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Rachel Kelly
Capacity: 575
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 569 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 18.8%

Location and administration

URN: 136757
DfE Number: 935/4001
UKPRN: 10035262
UPRN: 100091458904
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: West Suffolk (E07000245)
Constituency: West Suffolk (E14001578)
Electoral Ward: Clare, Hundon & Kedington (E05012771)

Easting & Northing: 577578E, 245586N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 4' 50.81" N 0° 35' 24.79" E
Plus Code: 9F423HJR+83

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Tyson Bedwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Alison Folwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Gower - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 February 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Kelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Miss Lucie Kneller - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 January 2030.
  • Mrs Heather Lander - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2025.
  • Mr Stanley Paul Mendes - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2030.
  • Mr Marcus Rackowe - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 August 2026.
  • Mr Philip Stanbury-Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 September 2026.
  • Mrs Ruth Townsend - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 July 2026.
  • Mr Nicholas Vosper - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2029.