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Thomas Gainsborough School

Wells Hall Road, Sudbury, CO10 0NH
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Thomas Gainsborough School
Sudbury, CO10 0NH
1,615 Pupils
1,400 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
19.40% FSM %
813 Boys
802 Girls
About Thomas Gainsborough School

Thomas Gainsborough School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,615 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,400. Current headteacher: Craig Lewis.

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 Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Babergh
Parliamentary Constituency South Suffolk
Ward Great Cornard
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-01-2015
UKPRN 10048343
URN 141639
Data Last Updated 05-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sue Leon Chair of Local Governing Body 08/02/2024 08/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Lewis Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 31/08/2025 01/09/2025 N/A
Miss Clare Chamberlain Local Governor 09/05/2025 08/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Bharatti Crack Local Governor 01/09/2024 12/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Gallier-Trigg Local Governor 07/12/2023 06/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Craig Lewis Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Longhurst Local Governor 31/03/2022 31/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Philip Page Local Governor 09/05/2025 10/05/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Julia Power Local Governor 25/09/2023 24/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Susan Shackell Local Governor 09/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Shrubsole Local Governor 02/02/2025 31/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Ros Towns Local Governor 07/07/2022 07/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Wells Hall Primary School
0.11 km • Sudbury
Other
Pot Kiln Primary School
1.12 km • Sudbury
Other
Chalk Hill
1.39 km • Sudbury
Other
St Gregory Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
2.46 km • Sudbury
Other
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School
2.66 km • Sudbury
Other
Tudor Church of England Primary School, Sudbury
2.72 km • Sudbury
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Thomas Gainsborough School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sudbury, Suffolk.
Thomas Gainsborough School has 1,615 pupils, with a capacity of 1,400.
Thomas Gainsborough School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Thomas Gainsborough School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Thomas Gainsborough School is Mr Craig Lewis.
Thomas Gainsborough School is at Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Thomas Gainsborough School: Has a sixth form.
Thomas Gainsborough School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Craig Lewis
Wells Hall Road, Great Cornard, Sudbury, CO10 0NH
01787375232
tgschool.net/
Location
CO10 0NH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141639
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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