Old Newton Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Old Newton Church of England Primary School
Address: School Road, Old Newton
Town/City: Stowmarket
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP14 4PJ
Telephone Number: 01449 673257
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
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: Mrs Jo Lockyear and Mrs Jenny Sturgeon
Capacity: 73
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 70 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.7%

Location and administration

URN: 143070
DfE Number: 935/3098
UKPRN: 10057453
UPRN: 200003818243
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Mid Suffolk (E07000203)
Constituency: Waveney Valley (E14001569)
Electoral Ward: Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden (E05012601)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 606073E, 262409N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 13' 19.04" N 1° 0' 56.45" E
Plus Code: 9F4362C8+Q7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Phillipa Alston - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 22 November 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 November 2027.
  • Mrs Phillipa Alston - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Rev Daniel Cant - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 July 2025 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 1 July 2029.
  • Mr James Harbidge - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 November 2025.
  • Mr James Harbidge - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 17 November 2026.
  • Mrs Josephine Lockyear - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Alistair Scott - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 5 June 2029.
  • Mrs Jennifer Sturgeon - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 21 October 2029.