Open Other Primary Mixed

Gunton Primary Academy

Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 4LX
Part of: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Gunton Primary Academy
Lowestoft, NR32 4LX
310 Pupils
315 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
33.60% FSM %
155 Boys
155 Girls
About Gunton Primary Academy

Gunton Primary Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 310 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Kirsten Stone.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Suffolk or the school directly.

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 East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Lowestoft
Ward Gunton & St Margarets
Urban / Rural Urban: 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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-10-2015
UKPRN 10053392
URN 142187
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Colin Turk Chair of Local Governing Body 07/10/2021 11/07/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Ben Branscombe Local Governor 01/02/2022 16/01/2030 Elected by school staff
Mrs Helen Dukes Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Louise Ellis Local Governor 04/11/2025 03/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Jordan Local Governor 01/10/2015 31/08/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Sue Page Local Governor 01/07/2024 16/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Parker Local Governor 18/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kirsten Stone Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Amanda Taylor Local Governor 09/02/2023 08/02/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Christopher Trigg Local Governor 03/02/2026 02/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Andrew Turner Local Governor 20/09/2022 19/09/2026 Appointed by academy members
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gunton Primary Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Gunton Primary Academy has 310 pupils, with a capacity of 315.
Gunton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Gunton Primary Academy is Mrs Kirsten Stone.
Gunton Primary Academy is at Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 4LX, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Gunton Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Gunton Primary Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kirsten Stone
Gainsborough Drive, Lowestoft, NR32 4LX
01502584661
www.guntonprimary.co.uk
Location
NR32 4LX  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142187
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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