Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School
Academy sponsor led primary school in Bury St. Edmunds (Suffolk).
Location
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Great Whelnetham Primary is a small village school situated outside of Bury St Edmunds. We pride ourselves on the supportive, nurturing environment provided for pupils. We aim for the highest possible standards in everything we do.
It is important to us that our children are happy, confident, resilient and enjoy their learning; making the most of all the opportunities we have to offer. We ensure that all learning is purposeful and linked to children`s own experiences so they are engaged, challenged and become highly effective problem solvers and communicators.
Girls Benchball Competition - Years 5 & 6 at King Edward School Great Whelnetham Church of England Primary School Stanningfield Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, , IP30 0UA
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
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
- 147450
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5 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
- West Suffolk
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2019
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rev Sharon Potter | Chair of Local Governing Body | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Samantha Keast Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Samantha Keast | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Rev Fiona Malby | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Miss Nicola Tyler | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Mr Marc Gilbert | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mr Aeron Lloyd | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Martina Groves | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rev Sharon Potter Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold) | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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