St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh — Primary School in Ipswich

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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

Ipswich, IP7 5BH

142 Pupils

210 Capacity

3–11 Age Range

23.90% FSM %

74 Boys

68 Girls

About St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 142 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Matt Vale-Smith.

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	Babergh
Parliamentary Constituency	South Suffolk
Ward	Hadleigh South
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: 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	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH DIOCESAN MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-02-2016
UKPRN	10055404
URN	142597
Data Last Updated	17-11-2025

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr John Turnbull	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/02/2016	21/11/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Roger Bannister	Local Governor	02/01/2020	21/11/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Revd Jo Delfgou	Local Governor	01/01/2019	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Sarah Dowling	Local Governor	27/02/2024	26/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Glenys Morris	Local Governor	01/02/2016	14/09/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Joanne Oliver	Local Governor	05/12/2023	04/12/2027	Elected by school staff
Patricia Pitt	Local Governor	19/11/2021	23/11/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gloria Powell	Local Governor	01/02/2016	21/12/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Lisa Rose	Local Governor	14/12/2023	13/12/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Chris Todd	Local Governor	01/02/2016	21/12/2027	Foundation/sponsor members

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.

How many pupils does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh have?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh has 142 pupils, with a capacity of 210.

What is the age range at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.

Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh a faith school?

Yes, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh?

The Headteacher at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh is Matt Vale-Smith.

Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh located?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh is at Stonehouse Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5BH, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh have a sixth form?

Sixth form at St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh: Does not have a sixth form.

Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh currently open?

St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hadleigh is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Matt Vale-Smith

Stonehouse Road, Hadleigh, Ipswich, IP7 5BH

01473823268

www.stmaryshad.co.uk/

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 142597

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026