Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Sudbury

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Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Sudbury, CO10 0US

187 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.00% FSM %

80 Boys

107 Girls

About Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 187 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Jonathan Gray.

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 Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Suffolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Babergh
Parliamentary Constituency	South Suffolk
Ward	Long Melford
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
UKPRN	10078848
URN	124686
Data Last Updated	15-12-2025

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Duncan Lang	Chair of Governors	09/12/2024	08/12/2025	Appointed by LA
Mrs Emma Brewster	Governor	02/12/2025	01/12/2029	Elected by parents
Ms Tabitha Carter	Governor	23/03/2023	22/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Eynon	Governor	09/12/2024	08/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anna Garrod	Governor	04/12/2023	03/12/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Jonathan Gray	Governor	01/09/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
The Reverend Caroline Hallett	Governor	02/08/2021	01/08/2025	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Rev Caroline Hallett	Governor	02/08/2025	01/08/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Kate Hart	Governor	04/10/2021	03/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kate Hart	Governor	04/10/2025	03/10/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Duncan Lang	Governor	15/05/2023	14/05/2027	Appointed by LA
Rev Faith Marsden	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)

Schools Nearby

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1.68 km • Sudbury

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2.91 km • Sudbury

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3.06 km • Sudbury

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Long Melford Church of England Primary School

3.14 km • Sudbury

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Ormiston Sudbury Academy

3.14 km • Sudbury

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sudbury, Suffolk.

How many pupils does Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 187 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher at Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mr Jonathan Gray.

Where is Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Lambert Drive, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 0US, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

Does Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently open?

Acton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Jonathan Gray

Lambert Drive, Acton, Sudbury, CO10 0US

01787377089

www.acton.suffolk.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 124686

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026