Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy
Address: School Road, Great Barton
Town/City: Bury St Edmunds
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP31 2RJ
Telephone Number: 01284 787353
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Tilian Partnership
Sponsor: The Tilian Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Claire Ratley
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 188 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 90% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 8.5%

Location and administration

URN: 142547
DfE Number: 935/3025
UKPRN: 10055186
UPRN: 10009745877
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: West Suffolk (E07000245)
Constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (E14001146)
Electoral Ward: The Fornhams & Great Barton (E05012800)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 589181E, 267193N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 16' 15.49" N 0° 46' 16.97" E
Plus Code: 9F427QCC+9H

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Sir Peter Hall School (2.8km)
  2. Abbots Green Primary Academy (2.9km)
  3. First Base Bury St Edmunds (2.9km)
  4. Sybil Andrews Academy (3.1km)
  5. Thurston Community College (3.2km)
  6. Sebert Wood Community Primary School (3.8km)
  7. Priory School (3.9km)
  8. Tollgate Primary School (4.7km)
  9. Learning Support, Western Area Education Office (4.7km)
  10. St Benedict's Catholic School (4.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Emma Buckmaster - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Dolby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Dolby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 January 2027.
  • Mr Daniel Dolby - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Dolby - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2026.
  • Mr Daniel Dolby - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mrs Maggie Dunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2029.
  • Mrs Margaret Dunn - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Father Ben Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)).
  • Father Benjamin Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2021 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Mark Etherton - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2026.
  • Mr Mark Etherton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Mark Etherton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Green - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Susie Harrington - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2030.
  • Mrs Susie Harrington - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Jon Herd - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mr Jonathan Herd - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 May 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Ratley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2016 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mrs Claire Ratley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2017 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Jo Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 27 August 2026.
  • Mrs Jo Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 May 2028.