Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Bury St Edmunds

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Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RT

202 Pupils

210 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

8.90% FSM %

103 Boys

99 Girls

About Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools 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 202 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Soo Miller.

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	Voluntary controlled school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Suffolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	West Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency	West Suffolk
Ward	Risby
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	10078836
URN	124712
Data Last Updated	15-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Ben Ramsay	Chair of Governors	05/02/2026	04/02/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Kelly Cornish	Governor	03/03/2023	02/03/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Leighton Dann	Governor	24/11/2022	23/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alwyn Evans	Governor	24/11/2022	23/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Filby	Governor	04/10/2023	03/10/2027	Elected by school staff
Revd Nicola Grieves	Governor	28/11/2022	27/11/2026	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Laura Marshall	Governor	14/03/2025	13/03/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Susan Miller	Governor	01/01/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ben Ramsay	Governor	13/02/2022	12/02/2026	Elected by parents
Mrs Victoria Rutterford	Governor	16/01/2026	15/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jo Travell	Governor	03/07/2025	02/07/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Tracy Willmott	Governor	13/07/2023	12/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

How many pupils does Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 202 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher (Interim) at Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Soo Miller.

Where is Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RT, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

Does Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently open?

Risby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher (Interim)

Mrs Soo Miller

Aylmer Close, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RT

01284810367

www.risbyprimary.com

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 124712

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026