Open Other Primary Mixed

Castle Hill Junior School

Dryden Road, Ipswich, IP1 6QD
Part of: BRIGHT TRIBE TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
286 Pupils
360 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
37.40% FSM %
149 Boys
137 Girls
About Castle Hill Junior School

Castle Hill Junior School is a Primary Academies serving Ipswich and the surrounding area in Suffolk with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 7–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 286 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Jennifer Smith.

Information on Castle Hill Junior School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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 No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASSET EDUCATION
Opened 01-12-2014
UKPRN 10047500
URN 141373
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Castle Hill Junior School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Castle Hill Junior School has 286 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Castle Hill Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Principal at Castle Hill Junior School is Mrs Jennifer Smith.
Castle Hill Junior School is at Dryden Road, Ipswich, IP1 6QD, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Castle Hill Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Castle Hill Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Jennifer Smith
Dryden Road, Ipswich, IP1 6QD
Location
Quick Summary
URN 141373
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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