Hopton Church of England Primary Academy — Primary School in Diss

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Hopton Church of England Primary Academy

Diss, IP22 2QY

— Pupils

105 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

— FSM %

— Boys

— Girls

About Hopton Church of England Primary Academy

Hopton Church of England Primary Academy is a Primary Academies serving Diss and the surrounding area in Suffolk with a Church of England character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the East of England region.

School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Jo Whiting.

Information on Hopton Church of England Primary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

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	Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Ward	Barningham
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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ELVEDEN SCHOOLS TRUST
Inspectorate	Not applicable
Opened	01-10-2025
UKPRN	10098904
URN	152124
Data Last Updated	03-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Gillian McGill	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Jamie Algar	Local Governor	07/10/2025	06/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Almond	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Rev Cathy Bladen	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Peter Cox	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Sarah Grimmer	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Lorna Rourke	Local Governor	01/10/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr James Upson	Local Governor	01/10/2025	30/09/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Joanna Whiting	Local Governor	01/10/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal