Gislingham Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Gislingham Church of England Primary School
Address: Broadfields Road, Gislingham
Town/City: Eye
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP23 8HX
Telephone Number: 01379 783283
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

Principal: Mr Richard Benstock
Capacity: 156
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 144 (42% boys & 58% girls)
Enrollment: 92% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.4%

Location and administration

URN: 143065
DfE Number: 935/3116
UKPRN: 10057458
UPRN: 10012177889
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Mid Suffolk (E07000203)
Constituency: Waveney Valley (E14001569)
Electoral Ward: Gislingham (E05012600)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 607400E, 271526N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 18' 11.9" N 1° 2' 26.44" E
Plus Code: 9F43823R+87

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Mellis Church of England Primary School (4.4km)
  2. Bacton Primary School (4.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Richard Benstock - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Katie Davey - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 February 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 February 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Fleckney - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 September 2028.
  • Mrs Becky Morrison - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 July 2027.
  • Megan Moss - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Rev Debbie Nicholls - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 July 2026 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 17 July 2030.
  • Mr Jeremy Rossell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mrs Karin STUBBINGTON - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 September 2028.