Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School — Primary School in Ipswich

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Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Ipswich, IP7 6QU

39 Pupils

56 Capacity

5–11 Age Range

23.10% FSM %

19 Boys

20 Girls

About Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Ipswich, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 5–11 with a Church of England character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 39 pupils on roll. School capacity: 56. Current headteacher: Julia Shaw.

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	Babergh
Parliamentary Constituency	South Suffolk
Ward	South East Cosford
Urban / Rural	Smaller 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	No Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10074228
URN	124718
Data Last Updated	27-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Heather Williams	Chair of Governors	08/12/2021	05/05/2026	Appointed by LA
Mrs Nicol Blakeney	Governor	11/11/2025	11/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Crystal Blemings	Governor	18/11/2025	17/11/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Eleanor Boyd	Governor	18/11/2025	17/11/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Charlotte Clarke	Governor	16/10/2023	15/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Coll	Governor	01/02/2026	31/01/2030	Elected by school staff
Mrs Bianca Huggins	Governor	19/03/2024	18/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Ireland	Governor	15/05/2022	22/07/2025	Elected by parents
Mrs Dawn Murton-Cadby	Governor	14/01/2026	13/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Mr William Pratt	Governor	19/03/2024	18/03/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Elise Ramsden	Governor	30/12/2022	11/11/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jessica Searle	Governor	12/11/2025	11/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ipswich, Suffolk.

How many pupils does Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have?

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has 39 pupils, with a capacity of 56.

What is the age range at Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.

Is Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a faith school?

Yes, Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has a Church of England religious character.

Who is the headteacher at Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

The Headteacher at Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is Mrs Julia Shaw.

Where is Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School located?

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at Rectory Road, Whatfield, Ipswich, IP7 6QU, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.

Does Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.

Is Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently open?

Whatfield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Headteacher

Mrs Julia Shaw

Rectory Road, Whatfield, Ipswich, IP7 6QU

01473823309

www.whatfield.suffolk.sch.uk

Location

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Quick Summary

URN 124718

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026