Elveden Church of England Primary Academy — Primary School in Thetford

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Elveden Church of England Primary Academy

Thetford, IP24 3TN

101 Pupils

101 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

11.90% FSM %

53 Boys

48 Girls

About Elveden Church of England Primary Academy

Elveden Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Thetford, 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 101 pupils on roll. School capacity: 101. Current headteacher: Zoe Maguire.

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	West Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency	West Suffolk
Ward	Lakenheath
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	ELVEDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened	01-01-2013
UKPRN	10039969
URN	139149
Data Last Updated	11-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Michelle Jermy	Chair of Local Governing Body	23/01/2026	09/09/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Leanne Metcalf	Chair of Local Governing Body	24/10/2024	22/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sherrie Beadle	Local Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Lucy Bellotti	Local Governor	23/10/2024	22/10/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Victoria Bush	Local Governor	27/01/2026	26/01/2030	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Nicola Douglas	Local Governor	10/09/2024	09/09/2028	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Michelle Jermy	Local Governor	10/09/2024	22/01/2026	Elected by parents
Dr Pauline Lovelock	Local Governor	10/09/2024	08/01/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Zoe Maguire	Local Governor	24/02/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Leanne Metcalf	Local Governor	23/01/2026	23/10/2028	Appointed by academy members
Andrew Proudlock	Local Governor	10/09/2024	09/05/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Denise Thorndyke	Local Governor	24/02/2025	23/02/2029	Elected by school staff

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Elveden Church of England Primary Academy?

Elveden Church of England Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Thetford, Suffolk.

How many pupils does Elveden Church of England Primary Academy have?

Elveden Church of England Primary Academy has 101 pupils, with a capacity of 101.

What is the age range at Elveden Church of England Primary Academy?

Elveden Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Elveden Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Elveden Church of England Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Elveden Church of England Primary Academy?

The Headteacher at Elveden Church of England Primary Academy is Mrs Zoe Maguire.

Where is Elveden Church of England Primary Academy located?

Elveden Church of England Primary Academy is at London Road, Elveden, Thetford, IP24 3TN, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

Does Elveden Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Elveden Church of England Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Elveden Church of England Primary Academy currently open?

Elveden Church of England Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Zoe Maguire

London Road, Elveden, Thetford, IP24 3TN

01842890258

www.elveden.suffolk.sch.uk

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Quick Summary

URN 139149

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026