Open State Primary Church of England Mixed

Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School

The Street, Haverhill, CB9 7HY
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Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Haverhill, CB9 7HY
78 Pupils
105 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
14.10% FSM %
33 Boys
45 Girls
About Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Haverhill, 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 78 pupils on roll. School capacity: 105. Current headteacher: Sharon FitzGerald.

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 Withersfield
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 10078842
URN 124698
Data Last Updated 18-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Sue McKeogh Chair of Governors 28/03/2024 14/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Barr Governor 30/11/2022 29/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Claire Buckle Governor 12/07/2023 12/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sharon FitzGerald Governor 01/09/2017 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Father Chris Giles Governor 15/07/2020 14/07/2027 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Nikki Gooding Governor 02/02/2022 01/02/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr John Griffin Governor 26/05/2021 25/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ruth Hopper Governor 10/07/2024 09/07/2028 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr David Massey Governor 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Laura Masters-Stonehouse Governor 02/02/2022 01/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
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3.59 km • Haverhill
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4.11 km • Haverhill
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4.77 km • Haverhill
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New Cangle Community Primary School
4.88 km • Haverhill
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Kedington Primary Academy
4.99 km • Haverhill
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Haverhill, Suffolk.
Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 78 pupils, with a capacity of 105.
Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Sharon FitzGerald.
Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at The Street, Little Thurlow, Haverhill, CB9 7HY, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Thurlow Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Sharon FitzGerald
The Street, Little Thurlow, Haverhill, CB9 7HY
01440783281
www.htpfederation.co.uk/index.php/thurlow
Location
CB9 7HY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124698
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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