Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Bury St Edmunds

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Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3BD

126 Pupils

140 Capacity

4–11 Age Range

18.30% FSM %

66 Boys

60 Girls

About Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Bury St Edmunds, 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 126 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Maxine McGarr.

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	Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency	Waveney Valley
Ward	Walsham-le-Willows
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	10042398
URN	124717
Data Last Updated	22-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Jacqueline Ridding	Chair of Governors	25/02/2022	24/02/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Bartholomew	Governor	02/12/2022	01/12/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Bartholomew	Governor	09/12/2025	08/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mel Bignell	Governor	28/11/2023	27/11/2026	Elected by parents
Revd Catriona Brinkley	Governor	23/09/2024	—	Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mrs Nicola Brophy	Governor	22/03/2023	21/03/2026	Elected by school staff
Sarah Deering	Governor	23/01/2024	22/01/2027	Elected by parents
Emma Drysdale	Governor	09/12/2025	08/12/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Emma Hall	Governor	28/11/2023	27/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maxine McGarr	Governor	01/09/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Rosemary Mees	Governor	01/08/2022	31/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Daisy Parsons	Governor	18/05/2021	17/05/2027	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

Stanton Primary School

3.88 km • Bury St. Edmunds

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

How many pupils does Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 126 pupils, with a capacity of 140.

What is the age range at Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.

Is Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher at Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Maxine McGarr.

Where is Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Wattisfield Road, Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3BD, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

Does Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently open?

Walsham-le-Willows Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Maxine McGarr

Wattisfield Road, Walsham-le-Willows, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3BD

01359259319

www.walsham.suffolk.dbprimary.com/suffolk/primary/walsham

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 124717

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026