Wilby Church of England Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Wilby Church of England Primary School
Address: Wilby
Town/City: Eye
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP21 5LR
Telephone Number: 01379 384708
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: The Tilian Partnership
Sponsor: The Tilian Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Simon Hipwell
Capacity: 84
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 99 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 118% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 10.8%

Location and administration

URN: 150251
DfE Number: 935/3109
UKPRN: 10093667
UPRN: 10012168873
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Mid Suffolk (E07000203)
Constituency: Waveney Valley (E14001569)
Electoral Ward: Stradbroke & Laxfield (E05012612)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 624213E, 271971N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 18' 2.52" N 1° 17' 13.73" E
Plus Code: 9F43872P+7V

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sandra Apps - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mrs Charlotte Atkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 May 2023 (Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust). Term runs until 8 May 2027.
  • Mrs Jane Balls - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Mrs Sally Brightwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 January 2028.
  • Mr Joseph Cordy - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2027.
  • Revd Richard Court - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 May 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mr Simon Hipwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Lynsey Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Mrs Rebecca Spurling - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 March 2030.