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Wilby Church of England Primary School

Wilby, Eye, IP21 5LR
Part of: THE TILIAN PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Wilby Church of England Primary School
Eye, IP21 5LR
101 Pupils
84 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
12.80% FSM %
55 Boys
46 Girls
About Wilby Church of England Primary School

Wilby Church of England Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 101 pupils on roll. School capacity: 84. Current headteacher: Simon Hipwell.

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 Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Mid Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency Waveney Valley
Ward Stradbroke & Laxfield
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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE TILIAN PARTNERSHIP
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-12-2023
UKPRN 10093667
URN 150251
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Sally Brightwell Chair of Local Governing Body 17/01/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Rebecca Spurling Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 27/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Sandra Apps Local Governor 25/01/2018 31/12/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Charlotte Atkinson Local Governor 09/05/2023 09/05/2027 Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Mrs Sally Brightwell Local Governor 13/03/2019 16/01/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Joseph Cordy Local Governor 27/01/2023 26/01/2027 Elected by parents
Revd Richard Court Local Governor 12/05/2022 11/05/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Lynsey Smith Local Governor 21/11/2024 20/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Rebecca Spurling Local Governor 28/06/2022 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Stradbroke High School
1.91 km • Eye
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Stradbroke Church of England Primary School
2.51 km • Eye
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Worlingworth Church of England primary school
4.1 km • Woodbridge
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All Saints Church of England Primary School, Laxfield
4.83 km • Woodbridge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wilby Church of England Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Eye, Suffolk.
Wilby Church of England Primary School has 101 pupils, with a capacity of 84.
Wilby Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Yes, Wilby Church of England Primary School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at Wilby Church of England Primary School is Mr Simon Hipwell.
Wilby Church of England Primary School is at Wilby, Eye, IP21 5LR, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Wilby Church of England Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Wilby Church of England Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Simon Hipwell
Wilby, Eye, IP21 5LR
01379384708
www.wilbyprimary.org.uk/
Location
IP21 5LR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150251
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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