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Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School

School Lane, Saxmundham, IP17 1HE
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Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Saxmundham, IP17 1HE
75 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
38.70% FSM %
47 Boys
28 Girls
About Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School

Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a Primary Academies serving Saxmundham and the surrounding area in Suffolk with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 75 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Paul Parslow-Williams.

Information on Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Suffolk Coastal
Ward Aldeburgh & Leiston
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 ALL SAINTS SCHOOLS TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-09-2023
UKPRN 10092953
URN 149991
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Carolyn Glennon Chair of Local Governing Body 16/10/2024 03/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ryan Berry Local Governor 17/05/2023 18/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Francesca Chilvers Local Governor 18/03/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jane Craven Local Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Appointed by trustees
Dr Roland Edwards Local Governor 16/10/2024 02/10/2026 Appointed by LA
Mr Daniel Millican Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Paul Parslow-Williams Local Governor 17/04/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Rev Bill Sokolis Local Governor 22/09/2023 21/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Saxmundham Primary School
2.16 km • Saxmundham
Other
Kelsale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.98 km • Saxmundham
Other
Snape Primary School
3.15 km • Saxmundham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Saxmundham, Suffolk.
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School has 75 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is Mr Paul Parslow-Williams.
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is at School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, IP17 1HE, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Benhall St Mary's Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Parslow-Williams
School Lane, Benhall, Saxmundham, IP17 1HE
01728602407
www.benhallschool.co.uk
Location
IP17 1HE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149991
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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