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Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

The Boundaries, Beccles, NR34 0HT
Part of: THE DIOCESE OF NORWICH EDUCATION AND ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
Beccles, NR34 0HT
53 Pupils
60 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
26.40% FSM %
27 Boys
26 Girls
About Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy

Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 4–11 based in Norfolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 53 pupils on roll. School capacity: 60. Current headteacher: Heather Brand.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Norfolk or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Norfolk
Region East of England
Administrative District South Norfolk
Parliamentary Constituency South Norfolk
Ward Thurlton
Urban / Rural Smaller 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 01-03-2015
UKPRN 10048975
URN 141778
Data Last Updated 15-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Heather Brand Local Governor 01/03/2015 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Caroline Hutton Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment 14/07/2023 13/07/2027 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 Benet's Catholic Primary School
2.31 km • Beccles
Other
Sir John Leman High School
2.67 km • Beccles
Other
The Albert Pye Community Primary School
2.73 km • Beccles
Other
Ravensmere Infant School
2.74 km • Beccles
Other
Beccles High School
3.2 km • Beccles
Other
Beccles Primary Academy
3.5 km • Beccles
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Beccles, Norfolk.
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy has 53 pupils, with a capacity of 60.
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is Heather Brand.
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is at The Boundaries, Geldeston Road, Beccles, NR34 0HT, in the Norfolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Gillingham St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Heather Brand
The Boundaries, Geldeston Road, Beccles, NR34 0HT
01502713425
www.gillingham.dneat.org/
Location
NR34 0HT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141778
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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