Sprites Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Sprites Primary Academy
Address: Stonechat Road
Town/City: Ipswich
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP2 0SA
Telephone Number: 01473 685040
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2015
Trust: Reach2 Academy Trust
Sponsor: Reach2 Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Martin James
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 406 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.1%

Location and administration

URN: 141985
DfE Number: 935/2059
UKPRN: 10049501
UPRN: 10004566765
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Ipswich (E07000202)
Constituency: Ipswich (E14001302)
Electoral Ward: Sprites (E05007128)

Easting & Northing: 613381E, 242955N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 2' 40.32" N 1° 6' 37.1" E
Plus Code: 9F4324V6+R4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Lee Banham - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 November 2029.
  • Mrs Nadia Cenci - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 June 2026.
  • Miss Hannah Clarke - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 11 November 2029.
  • Mr Jamie Crossley - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 March 2030.
  • Mrs Susan Ann Faulkner - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 January 2030.
  • Mrs Jessica Flood - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mr Martin James - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Joseph Maples - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 November 2029.
  • Mrs Kerrie McGrory - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 21 November 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 January 2026.
  • Mrs Elisabeth Seifert Hughes - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 18 November 2028.
  • Mr Gary Watkins - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 January 2026.
  • Mr Gary Watkins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 28 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 October 2029.