Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Hopton Church of England Primary Academy
Address: Thelnetham Road, Hopton
Town/City: Diss
County: SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP22 2QY
Telephone Number: 01953 681449
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2025
Trust: Elveden Schools Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Jo Whiting
Capacity: 105
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 46 (67% boys & 33% girls)
Enrollment: 44% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37%

Location and administration

URN: 152124
DfE Number: 935/3037
UKPRN: 10098904
UPRN: 100091637550
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: West Suffolk (E07000245)
Constituency: Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (E14001146)
Electoral Ward: Barningham (E05012765)
Diocese: CE33(Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich)

Easting & Northing: 599474E, 278977N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 22' 23.3" N 0° 55' 44.45" E
Plus Code: 9F429WFH+7J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy (2.8km)
  2. Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (3.5km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Jamie Algar - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 October 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Almond - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Rev Cathy Bladen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mr Peter Cox - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Grimmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Gillian McGill - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Lorna Rourke - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr James Upson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mrs Joanna Whiting - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).