Open Other Primary Mixed

The Beeches Community Primary School

Shakespeare Road, Ipswich, IP1 6ET
Part of: ASSET EDUCATION (Multi-academy trust)
402 Pupils
431 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
39.70% FSM %
220 Boys
182 Girls
About The Beeches Community Primary School

Located in Ipswich (IP1 6ET), The Beeches Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Primary school for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Suffolk.

It has 402 pupils on roll. School capacity: 431. Current headteacher: Stephen Capper.

Data for The Beeches Community Primary School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit 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 Ipswich
Parliamentary Constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Ward Whitton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASSET EDUCATION
Opened 01-03-2015
UKPRN 10048966
URN 141849
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Stephen Connelly Chair of Local Governing Body 11/07/2023 11/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Capper Local Governor 01/09/2018 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Miss Rebecca Jackaman Local Governor 12/07/2024 12/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Justin Ostler Local Governor 01/06/2023 01/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Christine Shaw Local Governor 11/07/2023 11/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Kirsty Smith Local Governor 07/12/2022 07/12/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Miss Zoe Smith Local Governor 09/07/2023 18/07/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Rachel Walker Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Frequently Asked Questions
The Beeches Community Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
The Beeches Community Primary School has 402 pupils, with a capacity of 431.
The Beeches Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Acting Headteacher at The Beeches Community Primary School is Mr Stephen Capper.
The Beeches Community Primary School is at Shakespeare Road, Ipswich, IP1 6ET, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Beeches Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Beeches Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Acting Headteacher
Mr Stephen Capper
Shakespeare Road, Ipswich, IP1 6ET
Location
Quick Summary
URN 141849
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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