Open Other Primary Mixed

Castle Hill Infant School

Dryden Road, Ipswich, IP1 6QD
Part of: BRIGHT TRIBE TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Castle Hill Infant School
Ipswich, IP1 6QD
220 Pupils
270 Capacity
3–7 Age Range
23.60% FSM %
113 Boys
107 Girls
About Castle Hill Infant School

Castle Hill Infant School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–7 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 220 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Jennifer Smith.

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 Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Ipswich
Parliamentary Constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Ward Whitton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASSET EDUCATION
Opened 01-12-2014
UKPRN 10047499
URN 141372
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Emily Cowdell Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Rachel Bailey Local Governor 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Tabitha Bonfield Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Eddie Casey Local Governor 18/03/2024 15/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jamie Daniels Local Governor 06/03/2026 06/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Samantha Murray Local Governor 11/07/2022 31/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Scarlett Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Smith Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/12/2026 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ian Tearle Local Governor 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Castle Hill Junior School
0 km • Ipswich
Other
Ormiston Endeavour Academy
0.48 km • Ipswich
Other
Dale Hall Community Primary School
0.64 km • Ipswich
Other
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
0.66 km • Ipswich
Other
Highfield Nursery School
0.81 km • Ipswich
Other
The Beeches Community Primary School
0.83 km • Ipswich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Castle Hill Infant School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Castle Hill Infant School has 220 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Castle Hill Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7.
The Headteacher at Castle Hill Infant School is Mrs Jennifer Smith.
Castle Hill Infant School is at Dryden Road, Ipswich, IP1 6QD, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Castle Hill Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Castle Hill Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Smith
Dryden Road, Ipswich, IP1 6QD
01473741758
www.castlehillprimary.org.uk
Location
IP1 6QD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141372
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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