Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Ipswich (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
At Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School, we strive to ensure that all children feel happy, safe, secure and truly valued as individuals in our school family. Our vibrant and exciting curriculum embraces the community in which we are situated, recognising local history, heritage, geography and, most importantly, the aspirations of all our children.
High quality learning opportunities enable our children to thrive, providing them with the necessary experiences and skills to achieve their full potential. We have exceptional school grounds and frequently take learning outside.
It is important for us to work closely with all members of the community - children, parents/carers, staff, governors, the church, and friends of the school.
The school has a very active Governing Body, which meets regularly to discuss strategic issues about the safe and effective leadership of the school and are actively involved in school life and in monitoring and supporting our teaching.
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.- Our Learning
- Outdoor Learning
- Forest School
- Mat Passport
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 144625
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Constituency
- South Suffolk
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2017
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Nichola Whalley | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Clare Sherman-Potts | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Eleanor Brown | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Lucie Breadman | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mick Gill | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Oliver Gravell | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Pippa Barley | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Helen McGlynn | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2020 · until 2028 |
| Mr Ryan McGinn Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Matt Harding Former | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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