Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Bures

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Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Bures, CO8 5BX

186 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

14.00% FSM %

92 Boys

94 Girls

About Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Bures 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 186 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Michaela Harris.

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	Bures St Mary & Nayland
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Nearer to 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	10074232
URN	124692
Data Last Updated	13-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Timothy Fairbairn	Chair of Governors	12/04/2024	11/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Gallier-Trigg	Governor	25/03/2024	24/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Leighton Hammett	Governor	25/03/2024	28/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Harrington	Governor	08/10/2025	07/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Michaela Harris	Governor	01/09/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Simon Knight	Governor	22/02/2023	21/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ross McCrory	Governor	30/10/2023	29/10/2027	Appointed by LA
Mr James Thompson	Governor	26/01/2022	25/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Daniel Whiffin	Governor	05/10/2022	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Heather Whittle	Governor	20/02/2023	19/02/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 186 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

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

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

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

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

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

The Headteacher at Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Michaela Harris.

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

Bures Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Nayland Road, Bures, CO8 5BX, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

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

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

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

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

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Michaela Harris

Nayland Road, Bures, CO8 5BX

01787227446

www.bures.suffolk.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 124692

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026