Cockfield Church of England Primary School — Primary School in Bury St Edmunds

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Cockfield Church of England Primary School

Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0LA

72 Pupils

110 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

27.80% FSM %

47 Boys

25 Girls

About Cockfield Church of England Primary School

Cockfield Church of England Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 72 pupils on roll. School capacity: 110. Current headteacher: Marc Gilbert.

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	Babergh
Parliamentary Constituency	South Suffolk
Ward	Lavenham
Urban / Rural	Smaller rural: Further from 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
Trust / Sponsor	ALL SAINTS SCHOOLS TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-12-2023
UKPRN	10093015
URN	150065
Data Last Updated	05-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Rev Sharon Potter	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2024	01/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dick Bayes	Local Governor	20/05/2024	01/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Marc Gilbert	Local Governor	01/09/2023	01/09/2027	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Simon Hibbert	Local Governor	01/11/2023	01/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jacqueline Levett	Local Governor	06/02/2024	01/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Amy Perkins	Local Governor	01/11/2023	01/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Melanie Salinger	Local Governor	01/11/2023	08/07/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Miss Kubra Sevim	Local Governor	01/04/2024	01/09/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Tindall	Local Governor	01/08/2025	01/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

All Saints' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Lawshall

3.97 km • Bury St Edmunds

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Cockfield Church of England Primary School?

Cockfield Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

How many pupils does Cockfield Church of England Primary School have?

Cockfield Church of England Primary School has 72 pupils, with a capacity of 110.

What is the age range at Cockfield Church of England Primary School?

Cockfield Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Cockfield Church of England Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Cockfield Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Cockfield Church of England Primary School?

The Headteacher at Cockfield Church of England Primary School is Mr Marc Gilbert.

Where is Cockfield Church of England Primary School located?

Cockfield Church of England Primary School is at Church Lane, Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0LA, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

Does Cockfield Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Cockfield Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Cockfield Church of England Primary School currently open?

Cockfield Church of England Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mr Marc Gilbert

Church Lane, Cockfield, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0LA

01284828287

www.cockfieldprimaryschool.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 150065

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026