Open Other Primary Mixed

Claydon Primary School

Lancaster Way, Ipswich, IP6 0DX
Part of: PENROSE LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Claydon Primary School
Ipswich, IP6 0DX
503 Pupils
521 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
17.00% FSM %
267 Boys
236 Girls
About Claydon Primary School

Claydon Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ipswich, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 503 pupils on roll. School capacity: 521. Current headteacher: Donna O'Connor.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Ward Claydon & Barham
Urban / Rural Larger rural: 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 PENROSE LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-07-2018
UKPRN 10068053
URN 146021
Data Last Updated 01-12-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs JAN SEABORNE Chair of Local Governing Body 18/04/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Shamaila Waddle Chair of Local Governing Body 17/07/2025 16/07/2029 Appointed by trustees
Mrs DIANE ARMSTRONG Local Governor 06/10/2021 05/10/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Debbie Ball Local Governor 04/10/2022 01/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Edward Brumhead Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Susan Elliott-Duff Local Governor 26/09/2023 25/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Louise Hunwicke Local Governor 25/11/2025 24/11/2029 Elected by parents
Petra Lahtinen-Kalsi Local Governor 13/10/2023 12/10/2027 Appointed by trustees
Julie Nicholls Local Governor 20/09/2023 19/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Donna O'Connor Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Richard Pope Local Governor 18/12/2023 17/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Emily Ruegg Local Governor 13/07/2023 12/07/2027 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
Claydon High School
0.2 km • Ipswich
Other
Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy
3 km • Ipswich
Other
Ormiston Endeavour Academy
3.01 km • Ipswich
Other
Henley Primary School
3.13 km • Ipswich
Other
The Beeches Community Primary School
3.15 km • Ipswich
Other
St Pancras Catholic Primary School
3.39 km • Ipswich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Claydon Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
Claydon Primary School has 503 pupils, with a capacity of 521.
Claydon Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Claydon Primary School is Mrs Donna O'Connor.
Claydon Primary School is at Lancaster Way, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0DX, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Claydon Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Claydon Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Donna O'Connor
Lancaster Way, Claydon, Ipswich, IP6 0DX
01473830439
www.claydonprimary.net
Location
IP6 0DX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 146021
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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