Glade Academy — Primary School in Brandon

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Glade Academy

Brandon, IP27 0DA

189 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

25.90% FSM %

93 Boys

96 Girls

About Glade Academy

Glade Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Brandon, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 189 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Tracey McCarthy.

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 sponsor led
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	Brandon Central
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from 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	EASTERN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-01-2018
UKPRN	10066506
URN	145476
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Maureen Eade	Chair of Local Governing Body	08/03/2022	07/03/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Deborah Hinks	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2025	—	N/A
Mrs Annmarie Cheshire	Local Governor	01/10/2021	30/09/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mark Cresswell	Local Governor	01/12/2025	30/11/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Terry Hawkins	Local Governor	07/12/2020	06/12/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Imran Khan	Local Governor	01/09/2022	01/12/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Sarah Picken	Local Governor	15/07/2025	14/07/2029	Elected by parents