Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Folly Road, Sudbury, CO10 0RR
191 Pupils
210 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
19.40% FSM %
101 Boys
90 Girls
About Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Sudbury and the surrounding area in Suffolk with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 4–11 is part of the East of England region.

It has 191 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Sarah Baker.

Information on Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
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
UKPRN 10078841
URN 124699
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Mark van der Lande Chair of Governors 04/11/2024 03/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Baker Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Tina Balaam Governor 02/10/2023 01/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Renuka Baldwin Governor 12/02/2021 11/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Clover Governor 10/11/2023 09/11/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Jerry Crawford Governor 26/06/2023 25/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Vashti Davis Governor 08/02/2021 26/05/2025 Elected by parents
Rev Faith Marsden Governor 08/09/2021 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Rev Ruth Ridge Governor 14/02/2022 13/02/2030 Foundation/sponsor members
Rev James Ridge Governor 16/11/2021 15/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Stuart Governor 20/02/2024 19/02/2028 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sudbury, Suffolk.
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 191 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Sarah Baker.
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Folly Road, Great Waldingfield, Sudbury, CO10 0RR, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Great Waldingfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sarah Baker
Folly Road, Great Waldingfield, Sudbury, CO10 0RR
Location
Quick Summary
URN 124699
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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