Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Ipswich

Schools in England

National Education Directory

Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ipswich, IP9 2EG

276 Pupils

315 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

12.80% FSM %

135 Boys

141 Girls

About Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ipswich, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 276 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Andrew Frolish.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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	Capel St Mary
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	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10074224
URN	124749
Data Last Updated	25-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Alison Huard	Chair of Governors	01/09/2019	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fiona Ault	Governor	08/01/2024	07/01/2028	Appointed by LA
Mrs Alice Harris	Governor	19/07/2022	18/07/2026	Elected by parents
Mr Rob Holton	Governor	15/12/2023	24/09/2025	Elected by parents
Mr Mike Huard	Governor	08/12/2015	07/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Ashleigh King	Governor	22/10/2025	21/10/2029	Elected by parents
Rev Sally Letman	Governor	27/06/2020	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Shirley Overton	Governor	01/09/2019	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharon Pearce	Governor	02/07/2017	02/07/2026	Elected by school staff
Mr Kevin Ross	Governor	01/02/2025	31/01/2029	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Ms Jess Walkup	Governor	22/10/2025	21/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Christine Wheeler	Governor	29/11/2023	28/11/2027	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Bentley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

2.62 km • Ipswich

Other

East Bergholt High School

3.05 km • Colchester

Other

East Bergholt Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

3.86 km • Nr Colchester

Other

Copdock Primary School

4.47 km • Ipswich

Other

Tattingstone Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

4.67 km • Ipswich

Other

Brooklands Primary School

4.91 km • Nr Manningtree

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

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

How many pupils does Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 276 pupils, with a capacity of 315.

What is the age range at Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher at Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mr Andrew Frolish.

Where is Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at The Street, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EG, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

Does Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

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

Is Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently open?

Capel St Mary Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Andrew Frolish

The Street, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, IP9 2EG

01473310386

www.capel-st-mary.suffolk.sch.uk

Location

Official Links

View on DfE GIAS Ofsted Report Compare this School Check Catchment Chances Similar Schools in Suffolk School Website

Quick Summary

URN 124749

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026