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Mellis Church of England Primary School

Yaxley Road, Eye, IP23 8DP
Part of: ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Mellis Church of England Primary School
Eye, IP23 8DP
147 Pupils
182 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
6.80% FSM %
71 Boys
76 Girls
About Mellis Church of England Primary School

Mellis Church of England Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 5–11 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 147 pupils on roll. School capacity: 182. Current headteacher: Paul Ryle.

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 converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Waveney Valley
Ward Gislingham
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
Trust / Sponsor ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-06-2017
UKPRN 10061990
URN 143807
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jo Pitt Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Chris Aldous Local Governor 01/09/2015 24/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Gordon Local Governor 23/01/2023 22/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Gordon Local Governor 23/01/2023 22/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Jarrett Local Governor 02/04/2025 02/04/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Nicola Medwell Local Governor 19/01/2017 22/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Partridge Local Governor 04/02/2016 23/05/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Fiona Robbins Local Governor 23/05/2024 22/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Yaxley Local Governor 25/01/2023 24/01/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
Hartismere School
3.22 km • Eye
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Wortham Primary School
3.55 km • Diss
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Palgrave Church of England Primary School
4.21 km • Nr Diss
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St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School, Eye
4.27 km • Eye
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Gislingham Church of England Primary School
4.35 km • Eye
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mellis Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Eye, Suffolk.
Mellis Church of England Primary School has 147 pupils, with a capacity of 182.
Mellis Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
Yes, Mellis Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Mellis Church of England Primary School is Mr Paul Ryle.
Mellis Church of England Primary School is at Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, IP23 8DP, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Mellis Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Mellis Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Ryle
Yaxley Road, Mellis, Eye, IP23 8DP
01379783376
www.mellis.suffolk.sch.uk/
Location
IP23 8DP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143807
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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