Mellis Church of England Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Mellis Church of England Primary School
Address: Yaxley Road, Mellis
Town/City: Eye
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP23 8DP
Telephone Number: 01379 783376
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: St Edmundsbury And Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: St Edmundsbury And Ipswich Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Ryle
Capacity: 182
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 147 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 81% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.1%

Location and administration

URN: 143807
DfE Number: 935/3096
UKPRN: 10061990
UPRN: 200003818158
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: 610638E, 274434N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 19' 41.45" N 1° 5' 23.69" E
Plus Code: 9F4383HQ+7X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Hartismere School (3.2km)
  2. Wortham Primary School (3.6km)
  3. Palgrave Church of England Primary School (4.2km)
  4. St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye (4.3km)
  5. Gislingham Church of England Primary School (4.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Chris Aldous - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2015 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 22 May 2028.
  • Mr James Gordon - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 November 2026.
  • Mr James Gordon - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 January 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Jarrett - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 April 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Medwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2017 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Partridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2016 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Sarah Partridge - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Jo Pitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 22 May 2027.
  • Mrs Jo Pitt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Fiona Robbins - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 May 2028.
  • Mrs Sarah Yaxley - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 24 January 2028.