Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy — Primary School in Bungay

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Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy

Bungay, NR35 2RE

69 Pupils

140 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.50% FSM %

28 Boys

41 Girls

About Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy

Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bungay, Norfolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 69 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Heather Brand.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Norfolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	South Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency	Waveney Valley
Ward	Ditchingham & Earsham
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Church of England
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-02-2014
UKPRN	10044564
URN	140545
Data Last Updated	15-09-2025

Governors & Trustees (11)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Heather Brand	Local Governor	01/02/2014	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Caroline Hutton	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	15/07/2023	14/07/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Maria Adcock	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	05/03/2025	04/03/2029	Elected by school staff
Revd Susan Cramp	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Revd Reg Kirkpatrick	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/02/2015	31/01/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Alan Larkin	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	22/06/2021	21/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Janine Lascelles	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/11/2023	21/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Matthew Oxley	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	30/01/2024	29/01/2028	Elected by parents
Mr David Reynolds	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Joanne Somerfield	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/07/2024	30/06/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Catherine (Katie) Ward	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/11/2023	31/10/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust

Schools Nearby

St Edmund's Catholic Primary School

2 km • Bungay

Other

Bungay Primary School

2.06 km • Bungay

Other

Castle EAST School

2.25 km • Bungay

Other

Ellingham VC Primary School

2.28 km • Bungay

Other

Bungay High School

2.92 km • Bungay

Other

Earsham Church of England Primary Academy

2.98 km • Nr Bungay

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?

Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Bungay, Norfolk.

How many pupils does Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy have?

Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy has 69 pupils, with a capacity of 140.

What is the age range at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?

Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy?

The Headteacher at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is Mrs Heather Brand.

Where is Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy located?

Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is at Rider Haggard Way, Ditchingham, Bungay, NR35 2RE, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.

Does Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy currently open?

Ditchingham Church of England Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Heather Brand

Rider Haggard Way, Ditchingham, Bungay, NR35 2RE

01986893277

www.ditchingham.norfolk.sch.uk/

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 140545

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026