St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich — Primary School in Ipswich

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St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

Ipswich, IP4 2BT

414 Pupils

420 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

23.90% FSM %

225 Boys

189 Girls

About St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ipswich, 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 414 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Jo Gunn.

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 aided school
Type Group	Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Suffolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Ipswich
Parliamentary Constituency	Ipswich
Ward	St Margaret's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to 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	10074297
URN	124782
Data Last Updated	16-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Tim Underwood	Chair of Governors	24/02/2026	19/06/2026	Elected by parents
Mr David Wilson	Chair of Governors	23/11/2021	23/02/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Julie Febvre	Governor	31/01/2023	31/01/2027	Elected by school staff
Revd Sarah Geileskey	Governor	26/04/2023	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Canon Jo Gunn	Governor	01/09/2017	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Nick Jacobs	Governor	01/09/2022	31/08/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Joel Lamb	Governor	28/04/2025	27/04/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Inga Lockington	Governor	01/02/2025	31/01/2029	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr David Matthews	Governor	17/01/2026	16/01/2030	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Debbie Richards	Governor	01/02/2023	31/01/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Temple	Governor	16/06/2022	15/06/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tim Underwood	Governor	20/06/2022	19/06/2026	Elected by parents

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is a Voluntary aided school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ipswich, Suffolk.

How many pupils does St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich have?

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich has 414 pupils, with a capacity of 420.

What is the age range at St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich a faith school?

Yes, St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich?

The Headteacher at St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is Revd Jo Gunn.

Where is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich located?

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is at Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BT, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

Does St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich currently open?

St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Ipswich is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Revd Jo Gunn

Bolton Lane, Ipswich, IP4 2BT

01473251613

www.stmargaretsipswich.org

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 124782

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026