Open Free School Primary Mixed

Grace Cook Primary School

Fuller Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1GG
Part of: ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Grace Cook Primary School
Stowmarket, IP14 1GG
182 Pupils
270 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
7.20% FSM %
99 Boys
83 Girls
About Grace Cook Primary School

Located in Stowmarket (IP14 1GG), Grace Cook Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–11, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Suffolk.

It has 182 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Lisa Mayes.

Data for Grace Cook Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Ward Chilton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ORWELL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2022
UKPRN 10090872
URN 149067
Data Last Updated 15-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Helen Leeks Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Leeks Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Leeks Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 21/11/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Jo Stanley - Bell Chair of Local Governing Body 01/01/2022 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jemma Bean Local Governor 16/12/2024 15/12/2028 Elected by parents
Jade Hawes Local Governor 28/01/2026 17/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Leeks Local Governor 21/11/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Lisa Mayes Local Governor 21/05/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Linda Ottewell Local Governor 28/03/2023 18/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Tom Smith Local Governor 04/07/2025 03/07/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Jonathan Steed Local Governor 28/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Wood Ley Community Primary School
0.57 km • Stowmarket
Other
OA - Suffolk
0.85 km • Stowmarket
Other
Stowmarket High School
0.92 km • Stowmarket
Other
Chilton Community Primary School
1.16 km • Stowmarket
Other
Abbot's Hall Community Primary School
1.83 km • Stowmarket
Other
Cedars Park Community Primary School
2.57 km • Stowmarket
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Grace Cook Primary School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Stowmarket, Suffolk.
Grace Cook Primary School has 182 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Grace Cook Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The admissions policy at Grace Cook Primary School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Grace Cook Primary School is Mrs Lisa Mayes.
Grace Cook Primary School is at Fuller Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1GG, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Grace Cook Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Grace Cook Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Mayes
Fuller Way, Stowmarket, IP14 1GG
01449833094
www.gracecook.omat.org.uk/
Location
IP14 1GG  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149067
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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