Beccles Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Beccles (Suffolk).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are a vibrant school that is passionate about nurturing a life-long love of learning in our children. Our Mission Statement 'Inspiring Minds, Expanding Horizons' is at the heart of everything we do. At Beccles Primary Academy we like to think of our school community as one big family.
You will find all our staff to be approachable, willing to help and supportive in any way they can as we all have the same goal to ensure our children have the best possible start in life. We embrace individuality and seek to make every childs educational journey a positive and inspirational experience.
Our inclusive classrooms support children of all abilities and tailor our curriculum to meet their needs. We are part of the REAch2 Academy Trust which promotes strong cultural, social values and an innovative, up-to date curriculum for its schools. We encourage you to come and see for yourself what an amazing school we are!
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 142017
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- Lowestoft
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2015
Governing body (5 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Charlotte Reeve | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Ms Tracy Driscoll Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Simon Wood | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Miss Kerrie Holgate | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Janet Hood | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Christine Thacker | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Victoria Parsons Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Ben Allcock Former | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Clare Wells Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Charlotte Reeve Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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