Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy — Primary School in Bury St Edmunds

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Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy

Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0SE

137 Pupils

140 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

16.80% FSM %

71 Boys

66 Girls

About Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy

Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 137 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Gemma Cannon.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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	Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket
Ward	Rattlesden
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	THEDWASTRE EDUCATION TRUST
Opened	01-01-2016
UKPRN	10055179
URN	142554
Data Last Updated	11-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Gill Marchant	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/10/2020	10/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Bell	Local Governor	20/11/2025	20/11/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Gemma Cannon	Local Governor	01/09/2024	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Tracey Evans	Local Governor	16/01/2023	01/10/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Eve	Local Governor	05/06/2023	04/06/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Reverend Sharon Grenham-Thompson	Local Governor	11/10/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Daniel Harrison	Local Governor	13/12/2023	12/12/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Janice James	Local Governor	12/12/2024	12/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Keoghane	Local Governor	08/11/2021	07/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Legg	Local Governor	01/10/2024	30/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Millyard	Local Governor	20/11/2025	20/11/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Emma Raison	Local Governor	15/04/2022	14/04/2026	Elected by school staff

Schools Nearby

Woolpit Primary Academy

3.24 km • Bury St Edmunds

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3.97 km • Stowmarket

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Finborough School

4.05 km • Stowmarket

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Centre Academy East Anglia

4.78 km • Ipswich

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy?

Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

How many pupils does Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy have?

Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy has 137 pupils, with a capacity of 140.

What is the age range at Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy?

Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy a faith school?

Yes, Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy?

The Acting Headteacher at Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy is Gemma Cannon.

Where is Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy located?

Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy is at School Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0SE, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

Does Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy currently open?

Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy is currently open.

Contact

Acting Headteacher

Gemma Cannon

School Road, Rattlesden, Bury St Edmunds, IP30 0SE

01449736335

www.rattlesdenprimaryschool.co.uk

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Quick Summary

URN 142554

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026