Somersham Primary School
Community primary school in Ipswich (Suffolk).
Location
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iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Welcome to Bramford and Somersham Primary School Federation Welcome to the Bramford CEVC and Somersham Primary School Federation. Though we are two individual primary schools just a few miles apart, we are united by a long-standing partnership built on trust, support, and shared purpose.
Since formalising our federation in 2014, we have continued to grow together, guided by our belief in the strength of community and the power of unity. At the heart of our federation is a simple principle: by working together, we can offer every child the opportunity to flourish, aspire, and achieve their full potential.
We are proud of the warm, inclusive communities that make both our schools special. We hope you enjoy exploring our website and getting a feel for who we are. If you would like to find out more or arrange a visit, please don't hesitate to get in touch—we would love to welcome you.
Learn More About Us View Our Welcome Video Welcome to Bramford and Somersham Primary School Federation Welcome to the Bramford CEVC and Somersham Primary School Federation. Learn More About Us View Our Welcome Video Welcome to the Bramford CEVC and Somersham Primary School Federation.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Key facts
- URN
- 124609
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Eric Falla | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rebecca Firman-Smith | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Rebecca Newman | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Abbie Cook | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Jonathan Barnes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Diane Turner | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 |
| Miss Lauren Sharp | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Kirsty Newstead | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Hayley Cullimore Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Sally Aveling Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2025 |
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