Saxmundham Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Saxmundham Primary School
Address: Brook Farm Road
Town/City: Saxmundham
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP17 1XQ
Telephone Number: 01728 602205
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: East Anglian Schools Trust Ltd
Sponsor: East Anglian Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Ratcliffe
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 252 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 80% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 40.6%

Location and administration

URN: 146494
DfE Number: 935/2106
UKPRN: 10081665
UPRN: 100091490563
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: East Suffolk (E07000244)
Constituency: Suffolk Coastal (E14001530)
Electoral Ward: Saxmundham (E05015552)

Easting & Northing: 638127E, 263572N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 13' 10.13" N 1° 29' 5.65" E
Plus Code: 9F436F9M+QX

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Matthew Burch - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 December 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 11 December 2028.
  • Lesley Cassie - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 December 2027.
  • Don Hawkley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 17 March 2025 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 11 December 2025.
  • Mr James Ratcliffe - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Joanne Whelton - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2029.
  • Tom Wood - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 May 2028.