Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Church Road, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1DD
81 Pupils
120 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
14.80% FSM %
43 Boys
38 Girls
About Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area in Suffolk with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 81 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: Stephany Hunter.

Information on Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 West Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Ward Barningham
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 Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10078847
URN 124689
Data Last Updated 27-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julie Surridge Chair of Governors 07/05/2024 06/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sandra Atwell Governor 27/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Revd Cathy Bladen Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Beth Cartwright Governor 01/01/2024 31/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Stephany Hunter Governor 01/01/2025 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Theo Morris Governor 22/11/2021 31/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Kevin O'Connell Governor 22/11/2021 23/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Dawn Pipe Governor 20/10/2022 19/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Cris Rose Governor 01/02/2025 31/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Talbot-Hadley Governor 21/11/2022 20/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claire Walker Governor 03/04/2023 02/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 81 pupils, with a capacity of 120.
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Miss Stephany Hunter.
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Church Road, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1DD, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barningham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Stephany Hunter
Church Road, Barningham, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 1DD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 124689
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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